Associate or Senior Associate | Technology, Digital & IP

Location: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Associate or a Senior Associate to join MinterEllison’s Intellectual Property and Technology, Digital and Data team, based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne (reporting to a Partner in Brisbane). This role has a strong front‑end focus, advising on technology and IP‑driven transactions, commercialisation, collaboration and innovation projects for a diverse mix of public and private sector clients. Flexible full‑time and part‑time arrangements are available.

The Role

Working alongside a national team of highly regarded IP and technology partners and lawyers, you will support clients to achieve their commercial, regulatory and policy objectives across a broad range of complex matters.

Your work will include advising on both commercial and regulatory issues, from drafting and negotiating sophisticated contracts through to advising on compliance with Australia’s:

• intellectual property laws
• data protection and privacy regimes
• digital and emerging technology regulation (including AI)
• franchising, information security and security of critical infrastructure frameworks

This role offers exposure to high‑profile, intellectually challenging work, with the opportunity to collaborate closely with our technology and risk consulting teams.

You will act for both government and corporate clients who trust MinterEllison with their most significant and complex matters, working in a genuinely collaborative, national practice alongside lawyers recognised as leaders in their field.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine interest in technology, IP and data‑driven regulation.

We welcome applications from candidates who have:

• a minimum of 3 years’ post‑admission experience
• qualifications in Australia, the UK or New Zealand
• strong experience in commercial and regulatory work, including contract drafting and advisory matters
• demonstrated experience in, and a long‑term interest in, front‑end technology, digital, data and IP matters
• the ability to deliver high‑quality, pragmatic and commercially focused advice, often under pressure
• a strong client‑service mindset, with the ability to build trusted, long‑term relationships
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, team‑based environment
• an interest in contributing to business development, including client presentations, training and publications
• resilience, professionalism and a commitment to excellence; and
• pride in your work and the firm you represent.

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Alexandra.Hussain@minterellison.com.