Job Title Ashurst Reach Legal Consultant – AI/Privacy/Data – Sydney Location Sydney Description The Opportunity: 6 months (possibility of extension) Full time (hybrid) Sydney About You: You have experience and the ability to provide support in the following areas: privacy; data; artificial intelligence and machine learning; cybersecurity and financial services regulation You have the ability to provide support on business strategies and objectives You have the ability to work across multiple divisions and jurisdictions You have experience in regulatory and legislative reform processes and the ability to provide legal advice on generative AI-related regulatory reform You have the ability to perform legal data protection reviews and develop precedents and frameworks to accelerate the AI strategy within the business You have experience and knowledge of technology, contracting, intellectual property and data sharing requirements You have the ability to be involved in drafting and structuring foundational documentation to mitigate privacy and data risks You have the ability to ensure compliance with relevant privacy laws and regulations You have the ability to hit the ground running and work closely with a fast paced team You have the ability to work autonomously and prioritise You have a minimum of 6 years' experience You have the ability to understand and adapt to the needs of the business You have a current practising certificate You have the right to live and work in Australia Ashurst Reach: Ashurst Reach is Ashurst's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm's clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals.
We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal client demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with specialised projects.
We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.
Ashurst Reach is an integral part of the firm's NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance.
Our focus is solving our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.
Why join Ashurst Reach?
Ashurst Reach offers our alumni, clients and other top-tier lawyers and paralegals the flexibility to choose how they work.
Together we realise your professional goals in a flexible and supportive environment, providing you with career ownership and rewarding opportunities both in-house and within the firm.
We work with a pool of talented, Reach Legal Consultants, across a broad range of specialties.
We strive to engage with legal consultants who are technically-savvy and commercially-focused while also being creative and adaptable, thriving in new environments.
There are several benefits of working as a consultant with Ashurst Reach: Flexible career options - receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.
Personalised service - collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.
Top-tier support - have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.
Opportunities to work with a variety of world-class clients on challenging, interesting and career enhancing matters.
Access to an Ashurst partner where appropriate, Ashurst's knowledge resources, invitations to events and training programs, client newsletters and seminars.
Welcomed as a member of the Ashurst team and part of our community of Reach Legal Consultants.
We work with clients in all major cities in Australia.
Most roles are hybrid and we can work with you to find a role that suits you in terms of numbers of days/hours worked.
What to do now: If you have the skills and experience for this role please apply and we will be in touch to discuss your application.
If you want to find out more about this role or working with Ashurst Reach generally, please email Fiona Craig, our Talent Manager, at ****** Due to the volume of applications received, we will only respond to successful applicants.
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