Associate, Technology & Commercial

About the role

JLegal is recruiting for a leading technology company that develops AI‑driven counter‑drone solutions. The role offers the chance to work on high‑impact commercial and technology matters within a fast‑growing, globally recognised organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality legal advice on corporate, commercial and technology matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex technology, engineering, manufacturing and procurement agreements.
• Advise on intellectual property, export controls, employment law and regulatory issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to manage legal risk while enabling innovation.
• Support the General Counsel with compliance frameworks, corporate governance and M&A due diligence.
• Liaise with external counsel and regulators such as ACMA, ASIC and ASX.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Law with a current Australian practising certificate.
• 2–4 years post‑qualification experience, preferably from a top/mid‑tier law firm or in‑house at a technology, engineering or manufacturing organisation.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory abilities, with exposure to IP, export control or employment law.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives in a high‑growth environment.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem‑solving skills.