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Technology Lawyer

Primary office location
Sydney
Date
11-Apr-2025
Permanent - Full time, Mid-level
Job category
Legal
Our Macquarie Global Legal and Governance Group Commercial team are high-performing individuals that provide legal and strategic advice as well as deal execution capabilities on complex and high-value technology transactions. From negotiating core infrastructure and cloud contracts, to advising on cutting edge financial services use cases leveraging the power of generative AI, you will play a key role in supporting the Group implement its aggressive technology strategy.

This opportunity is offered on a permanent full-time basis.
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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As a Technology and Commercial Contracting Lawyer in the Group’s central Commercial Legal team, you will work in a dynamic and innovative environment supporting the core technology, cybersecurity and network services that power Macquarie as well as the technology requirements of each of the Group’s four operating businesses.

Using your exceptional attention to detail, demonstrated risk management awareness and commercial acumen, you will ensure contracts with our technology and commercial partners are reviewed, drafted and negotiated to be fit for purpose ensuring our businesses are able to execute on their technology strategies; and legal and regulatory risks are effectively managed across the Group.

What you offer

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  • Admitted to practice in Australia with at least 5 years’ technology contracting experience either in-house or in private practice with expertise drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of contracts dealing with SaaS and other cloud-based offerings; software and technology licensing; and regulated outsourcing arrangements.
  • An innovative mindset and be open to change.
  • Team player with the desire to provide quality client service to a range of internal clients with a diverse portfolio of local and global projects.
  • Experience in technology within the financial services industry would be advantageous however, relevant experience in other industry sectors will be considered.
  • Experience advising on data, privacy, fraud and cyber security; prudential regulation; and/or emerging technologies such as natural language systems and generative AI, will be highly regarded.
We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

About the Legal Governance Group

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Our Legal and Governance Group is a global, dynamic and independent group of lawyers, governance professionals and technical specialists that protect and represent the interests of Macquarie, our businesses and our people. Our teams are at the forefront of Macquarie, undertaking cutting edge legal and governance work to support business outcomes.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.

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