Line of Service Internal Firm Services Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC) Management Level Senior Manager Job Description & Summary We’re seeking an experienced lawyer with a strong focus on technology contracting to join our in-house Client Contracting team on a 12-month parental leave cover contract. In this key role, you’ll provide trusted legal advice and support across a broad range of technology-related commercial transactions, while contributing to innovative solutions and shaping the future of client contracting. Why PwC? At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health—giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You’ll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential. Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we’re building trust and shaping the future. What you’ll do: Provide expert legal advice on technology contracting matters, including software licensing, cloud services, digital products, and other technology transactions with our clients and PwC Network firms globally. Draft, review, and negotiate complex client contracts—such as engagement letters, master service agreements, statements of work, global framework agreements, secondment agreements, and non-disclosure agreements—ensuring clear, concise, and commercially sensible outcomes. Assess and articulate legal risks related to technology agreements, advising stakeholders to make informed, risk-based business decisions. Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments affecting technology and commercial contracting; develop innovative, flexible solutions to business problems. Collaborate with internal teams at all levels, including PwC’s risk and compliance groups, to ensure alignment with organisational policies and risk frameworks. Mentor and support junior lawyers and team members, providing guidance, reviewing work, and fostering professional development. Lead or contribute to initiatives that enhance practice innovation and digitization within the legal team. Deliver training and presentations to stakeholders, elevating understanding of legal risks and contractual best practices. What we’re looking for: A minimum of 6 years' post-qualification experience, with a robust background in technology contracting. Experience in private practice and/or in-house legal roles, particularly handling complex technology transactions. Proven ability to engage confidently with stakeholders, delivering clear and pragmatic legal advice in plain English. Strong technical expertise in technology-related commercial contracting and a commercial mindset to support business objectives. Demonstrated capability in managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence effectively, and work collaboratively across teams. Commitment to continuous learning, practice innovation, and embracing new technology tools to enhance legal service delivery. Ability to thrive in a hybrid working environment, balancing flexibility with accountability. What you’ll gain: The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise. Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work—balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together. Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development. Generous leave entitlements including four weeks’ annual leave and float ing public holidays to support your work-life balance. We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here. This role is being offered as a 12 month parental leave cover. Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as a Senior Manager in OGC and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future. We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role. No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Commercial Laws, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Complying With Regulations, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Governance Reports, Corporate Litigations, Corporate Records Management, Creativity, Developing Policies and Guidelines, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employment Law Counseling, Finance Laws, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity { 24 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date March 31, 2026