The Opportunity
A rare and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Associate to join our market-leading
Band 1 Technology Practice
in Sydney.
In this role, you will work closely with partners
Walid Sukari
and
Ken Saurajen
as part of a driven, dynamic and high-performance meritocracy with a rich practice balanced across both private and public sectors and working across a diverse range of industries.
You will work on matters spanning complex project services, technology-rich M&A and other corporate transactions, IT&T contracting, large scale outsourcing, managed services and cloud projects, data licensing and commercialisation agreements, software, payments and related commercial contracting. While your work will be focused on transactional engagements, you will also provide strategic advice in relation to existing and emerging regulatory frameworks, new technologies and artificial intelligence.
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a passionate team with a shared vision of shaping Australia’s future business, industry and consumer landscape through transformative work and revolutionary thinking.
About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 7+ years PQE with demonstrated experience as a Senior Associate within a leading commercial law firm;
• Exceptional technical legal skills (in particular, contract drafting);
• A capacity for superior written and verbal expression and an aptitude for reshaping and expressing complex concepts in a concise and intelligent way;
• Creativity, curiosity and the initiative for unconventional problem-solving; and
• A naturally collegiate mindset which prioritises respect for peers and collaborative ways of working.

What Can We Offer?

• Impactful Work: Work on meaningful and career-defining matters that shape business, industry and legal landscapes.
• Career Growth: Merit-based promotion pathways, backed and supported by partners who invest in your success.
• Culture and Environment: Be part of a truly collegiate workplace that values connection and collaboration.
• Reward and Recognition: Market-leading financial incentives including a competitive remuneration and bonus structure that rewards high performance.

How to Apply?
We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.
Consultant Contact Details
Nicole St John, (02) 9353 4928
Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to
recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com
.
For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit
www.claytonutz.com
Agency submissions
Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee

Please refer the Job description for details