Technology Risk Lawyer
Active / Open Until Filled
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
July 30, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$123,500 - $208,000 /year
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Career level
Mid Level
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Experience
4 – 7 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Technology Risk Lawyer, based out of their corporate offices in Sydney, Australia. This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized financial organization that combines entrepreneurial empowerment, disciplined risk governance, and a merit-based career trajectory.
Banking and Financial Services delivers personal banking, wealth management, and business financial products, leveraging digital innovation to provide superior client experiences. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside seasoned industry professionals to optimize mission-critical processes, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially impactful solutions across key markets.
Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Deliver high-impact legal advice on technology, AI, data, privacy and cyber security risk, in addition to also supporting regulatory interactions relating to the same areas.
- Partner directly with our regulatory risk team on the effective risk management of technology, AI, data, privacy and cyber security risk.
- This role will also see you responsible for drafting and negotiating technology and commercial related contracts.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Admitted to practice in Australia with at least 5 years’ technology and regulatory risk/ compliance experience either in-house or in private practice with expertise in regulatory compliance, preferably with experience advising on topics including any of technology legal and contractual risk, data and cyber security risk, privacy risk, prudential regulation, and AI regulatory compliance risk.
- An innovative mindset with adaptability 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 however, relevant experience in other industry sectors will be considered.
What Macquarie Offers
- Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
- Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
- Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
- Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
- Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly on Macquarie Careers Portal
This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.
