Senior Associate Lawyer (Privacy & Information Law)

Join a leading Australian mid-tier law firm's growing Government Law practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for privacy and information law specialists seeking variety, support, and genuine career progression within a national practice.

The Opportunity This Canberra-based Senior Associate role offers exposure to complex, high‑profile privacy and information law matters. You will work on innovative and varied projects, including:

Advising Australian Government clients on privacy, secrecy, FOI, data sharing, AI, and information governance

Conducting Privacy Threshold Assessments (PTA) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA)

Managing complaints, OAIC investigations, and responding to data breaches

Supporting projects that balance technology, privacy, and accountability.

You will enjoy

Competitive market remuneration $$

Flexible working arrangements, including family‑friendly leave, purchased leave, career breaks, and transitional arrangements

Paid parental leave for primary (8–18 weeks) and secondary carers (2 weeks) on top of Government Paid Parental Leave, with a “Keep In Touch” program

Study assistance - paid leave and financial support for work‑related tertiary education

Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including flu vaccinations, corporate gym rates, team sports, fresh fruit, and healthy catering options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counselling and support

Modern, newly renovated Canberra offices with professional and collaborative facilities

Social and networking activities, including Friday drinks, team lunches, trivia nights, family days, and firm‑organised events

Mentoring programme for career guidance and independent support

Staff discounts for shopping, entertainment, and online services

Supportive workplace policies promoting diversity, gender equality, and respect in the workplace, including compulsory annual training.

We’re looking for a motivated Senior Associate who brings:

5+ years’ post‑admission experience in privacy and information law

Experience conducting privacy threshold and impact assessments or addressing secrecy provisions (preferred)

High‑level drafting, communication, and analytical skills

Strong problem‑solving ability and attention to detail

Collaborative, client‑focused approach and strategic awareness of government operations

Eligibility for at least baseline security clearance.

Ready to make your move? Take control of your career - click "Apply" now or get in touch confidentially with:

Georgina See – Georgina@lawstaff.com.au

Trudy Reading – Trudy@lawstaff.com.au

Not quite the right fit? We’d still love to hear from you! Law Staff regularly works on unadvertised opportunities across private practice and in‑house roles.

Law Staff | 260 Queen St, Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1229 Please note, only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

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