Lawyer - Technology and Commercial Contracting
Our Macquarie Global Legal and Governance Group Commercial team are a group of high-performing individuals that provide legal and strategic advice as well as deal execution capabilities on complex and high-value technology transactions. From negotiating SaaS 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's aggressive technology strategy.
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 31 markets and with 56 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?
As a Technology and Commercial Lawyer in the Group's central Commercial Legal team, you will work in a dynamic and innovative environment supporting the technology requirements of each of the Group's four operating businesses – Banking and Financial Services, Commodities and Global Markets, Macquarie Asset Management and Macquarie Capital. Utilising 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 can execute on their technology strategies while legal and regulatory risks are effectively managed across the Group.
What you offer
Admitted to practice in Australia with at least 3 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 openness 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 is valuable; relevant experience in other industry sectors will also 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 is 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.
What we offer
At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:
1 wellbeing leave day per year
Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
Up to 20 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks' paid leave for non-primary caregivers
2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
Up to 12 months' gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks' paid leave
Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment
About the Legal Governance Group
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
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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