Senior Associate – Technology, Media and Telecommunications

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced (9+ years) lawyer specialising in TMT/IT law to join our market-leading TMT team based in Auckland, New Zealand.

The team is led by partners Allan Yeoman and Keri Johansson and works with a broad spectrum of clients across the country and the broader Asia-Pacific region, advising on technology procurement, privacy, data and cyber issues, TMT-sector transactions and regulatory advice.  You will be working with leading experts in the field.

Our TMT team

Our team acts for a range of blue-chip clients in the private and public sectors, various tech start-ups, private equity and venture capital firms, broadcasting and media entities, and healthtech and healthcare sector agencies.  

You will be part of a team providing advice on the full spectrum of TMT projects and regulatory advice (acting for both customers and suppliers), covering technology procurement and development projects, commercial contracting, content development and licensing, digital infrastructure, privacy and cyber, gaming, media and entertainment issues, marketing campaigns, and TV and film content production and acquisition. Our TMT team works closely with Buddle Findlay’s corporate M&A team on tech and telco sector transactions, providing specialist knowledge and support when needed. There is a steady diet of varied work that is engaging, complex, and challenging.

As a Senior Associate in the team, you will be confident leading a file and taking an active client-facing role, with support from partners and junior team members as needed.  You will be given opportunities to contribute to client relationships, help with business development initiatives and build your own profile.

What is important to us

We look for people who bring a different perspective, who are ambitious, curious and innovative. Our ideal candidate would:

have 9+ years' TMT focused legal experience gained within a law firm or in-house environment

be comfortable advising on privacy, data protection and cyber issues

be adept at contract drafting and negotiation

ideally have a good working knowledge of copyright, the Fair Trading Act and other relevant regulatory areas

enjoy working collaboratively within the team, firm, and externally

have an interest in business development, and be keen to build your own name and profile in the industry.

Overseas applicants are required to be admitted as a Solicitor in New Zealand, Australia, the UK or a similar common law jurisdiction, and must be willing and able to relocate to New Zealand.

About us

We are a full-service commercial and public law firm with three offices, 45 partners and over 250 permanent people.  Our culture and the focus on collaboration is the foundation of who we are and in joining us, you will feel valued, connected and supported, and balanced in your personal and professional life.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.  For more information about our who we are as a firm, head over to our website and get in touch with us if you have any questions.

What we offer

A career with us gives you the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, alongside some of New Zealand's leading legal talent.  We offer a range of benefits that enable you to perform at your best that include market leading leave benefits, flexible working, and a culture that focuses on your professional and personal growth.  Get in touch with us to find out more about what we offer.

Express your interest and apply

If you are keen to join our dynamic TMT team, then we'd love to receive your application and get to know you - send us your CV and transcript to by clicking on the 'Apply' button. 

If you would prefer to have a confidential discussion about this role and your situation before applying, please reach out to Jill (Talent Attraction Specialist, People and Culture) on +64 9 363 0607 or at [email protected]. Jill is keen to talk to anyone who is interested in specialising in this area of law and can share more information with you about the team and the role.

All applications and enquiries are treated with the strictest of confidence.