Head of Technology Contracting - Sydney, Australia - PricewaterhouseCoopers

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Sydney, Australia

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Head of Technology Contracting (Client)


Line of Service
Internal Firm Services


Industry/Sector
Not Applicable


Specialism
IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)


Management Level
Director


Job Description & Summary
Permanent

Sydney - Full Time - Hybrid - Director


We are looking for an experienced senior technology lawyer to join the Office of General Counsel (OGC) team as the Head of Technology Contracting).

As a member of the team, you will be a technology contracting expert with experience in a broad range of technology transactions.

You will help shape new business offerings, provide legal advice relating to contracting with our clients and working with other firms in the PwC Network including in connection with global contracts, clients and solutions.

With new and dynamic problems to solve, you'll have plenty of opportunities to develop and grow your legal skills. We embrace flexible working. Strong communication skills, prioritising integrity, delivering quality and the ability to be a team player are essential. As a member of OGC, you'll make a real impact in a workplace that's human-led and tech-enabled.

As the Head of Technology Contracting (Client), your impact will be seen by:

  • A high performing and engaged team
  • Setting frameworks for Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial arrangements with PwC's clients to empower lawyers to work autonomously
  • Developing an escalation protocol so that team members know when and how to escalate issues
  • Assisting with legal analysis and providing clear, plain English advice to management on commercial arrangements and legal obligations
  • Working closely with PwC's risk and compliance teams and other relevant stakeholders
  • Providing focused and pragmatic solutions to address legal risks and business problems.

About You:

  • You have people leadership experience
  • You have experience working within teams of lawyers, supporting and consulting senior lawyers
  • You have experience and confidence in dealing with and assisting senior management (both in written and verbal communications), including an ability to draft clear and precise legal documents and communications;
  • You have strong technical knowledge in one or more areas of commercial law including technology
  • You have excellent interpersonal and commercial skills, as well as an ability to build relationships and influence with impact
  • You have the ability to identify and consider critical and key issues, assess and articulate legal risks (including likelihood and impact) so the business can make informed, riskbased commercial decisions

It's time to move forward. And upward.


You want to be involved in a team that makes an impact and creates meaningful change in an environment with the flexibility and reward you need to make your life work away from the office.


We'll give you a career-boosting role that:

  • Provides meaningful work and leadership opportunities Allows you to
- your passion for giving through social impact and volunteering programs

  • Helps you prioritise your life outside of work, with lifestyle and wellness stipends up to $500 a year
  • Has competitive and transparent salary packages with the opportunity for yearly bonuses and promotions
  • Supports you to grow your leadership skills with our internal Academy, study support, and partnerships with Udemy and Coursera
  • Prioritises new families with 26 weeks of parental leave


We're an inclusive bunch, and we try to make life easier - for our clients, our teams and our communities.

If you need reasonable adjustments when applying, just let us know.


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Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date
May 22, 2024

Job ID 526903WD
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