Senior Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial - IT) at GDG on Campus | University of Sydney

Camperdown, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Law, Commercial Law, IT Law, Privacy Law, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Cybersecurity Law, SaaS Agreements, Cloud Services Agreements, Intellectual Property, Regulatory Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Legal Drafting, Dispute Resolution, AI Law, Corporate Governance

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

3-year fixed term opportunity for an experienced senior lawyer to join the University’s Office of General Counsel Hybrid work from home and from campus Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation About the opportunity Join a next generation legal team and use your talents to have meaningful impact in higher education and research. We are seeking an experienced senior commercial technology lawyer to join a dynamic and collaborative team within the University’s Office of General Counsel, working across technology, IT, procurement, data and broader commercial matters. The Senior Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial– IT) will provide sound, timely and cost-effective legal advice to support the Digital Sydney Program which is a multiyear project aimed at uplifting digital capability across the whole organisation. In this role, you will work closely with multiple internal stakeholders (ICT, Cyber, Privacy, Procurement, Finance, Risk, business owners) to ensure coordinated and seamless delivery of the various Digital Sydney projects. Digital Sydney is a University wide digital transformation program, shaping a future-ready, AI-enabled university as part of the Sydney 2032 strategy. Its ambition is to create a seamlessly connected, intelligent campus where technology anticipates needs, empowers people, and unlocks new possibilities in learning, research and work. Digital Sydney is reimagining core systems and experiences, with AI embedded at every layer to drive smarter, faster and more personalised outcomes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of that transformation, with exposure to complex, high-impact technology, data, privacy and procurement matters at the heart of the University’s strategic agenda. About us The Office of General Counsel enjoys a highly trusted and collaborative culture, based out of a modern office on our heritage Camperdown campus, and welcomes a hybrid model where staff work from home 2-3 days per week (subject to meeting an initial probation period). We are a trusted and strategic business unit that embraces innovation and continuous learning, including through a dedicated learning and development program with a focus on business, technology, and career skills. This role is ideal for an experienced legal professional who wants to work in a more innovative and business savvy legal team and is open to championing new ways of working. Your key responsibilities will be: providing high level strategic legal advice to University clients on a broad range of issues relating to the University’s operations including information technology law, privacy, procurement and probity, collaborations, corporations’ law, contract law and competition law advising on a broad range of ICT agreements, including complex, high value and bespoke technology procurements including master ICT agreements, SaaS and cloud services agreements, software licensing, professional services agreements, managed services, hosting, data processing agreements, reseller agreements, SOWs and order forms advising on ICT contracting frameworks, including government panel agreements such as Core&, ICTA, and MICTA advising on ICT procurement, digital projects, data management, privacy, cybersecurity and associated risks managing and balancing multiple internal stakeholders (ICT, Cyber, Privacy, Procurement, Finance, Risk, business owners) drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements actively partnering to share deep institutional knowledge and legal expertise to support strategically aligned decision making, and to optimize operational efficiencies proactively identifying actual and potential legal and regulatory risks and providing strategic recommendations for managing identified risks commercial dispute resolution, and to negotiate provisions which promote the University's strategic interests, as instructed by senior officers of the University contributing to the development of policy and legislation affecting the higher education sector communicating to the University about legal concepts, issues and developments. About you qualifications in law and admission to practice in Australia and hold a current practising certificate proven experience in advising on and negotiating complex technology agreements, SaaS agreements, software licensing, cloud contracts, ICT procurement, privacy, cybersecurity and digital transformation projects strong interest in emerging technologies (AI, Cloud, SaaS) approximately 8 years post admission legal experience, with experience in the higher education sector desirable extensive experience in contracts, intellectual property and commercial law, and the conduct of negotiations, the drafting of documents and the provision of advice in these and related areas experience in drafting and reviewing a range of commercial agreements (including services agreements, documents for tenders, collaborative agreements, confidentiality agreements, and a range of collaborations between public and private sector organisations experience in providing advice on changes and developments in the Australian regulatory environment related to contracts and consumer protections excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate complex legal issues in verbal and written reports, including the ability to develop trusted relationships and operate with tact and professionalism across complex internal and external environments ability to work with a range of different stakeholders both internally and externally a growth mindset and willingness to tackle new challenges and ways of working is essential. Work Rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Nayomi Siriwardane, Recruitment Operations by email to nayomi.siriwardane@sydney.edu.au. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Thursday 23 July 2026 11:59 PM Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you! The University values are excellence, trust and accountability. The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre-employment checks before an appointment is made. Want to know more about working at the University of Sydney? https://www.sydney.edu.au/about-us.html

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal advice on IT, procurement, and data matters to support the Digital Sydney transformation program. Draft and negotiate complex technology agreements including SaaS, cloud services, and software licensing.