About the role
This is an opportunity to join Atmos and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the firm. At Atmos, we’re building a team of bold thinkers who want to do things differently. You’ll have the unique chance to influence how we operate, contribute to a culture of innovation, and be part of something truly transformative from day one. If you’re looking for more than just another job – if you want to help build a modern, agile, and forward-thinking legal practice, then we want to hear from you.
Senior Associates within the Atmos Digital and Privacy Law team play a crucial role supporting the Partners and Special Counsel as they deliver legal services across cyber, privacy and digital law
matters. As part of the team, you will contribute to advising on a broad spectrum of matters including data privacy and security, e-commerce, digital transformation, emerging technologies and multi-jurisdictional privacy compliance.
This role would suit a Senior Associate with experience in privacy, data protection and/or digital law. Prior work experience in privacy and digital law and/or corporate in-house experience in
privacy and digital law is also considered.
If you are frustrated with traditional law firm thinking, rigid models, and outdated ways of working; if you’re tired of unnecessary bureaucracy, constrained career paths, or spending more time on
admin than high-value legal work, then Atmos is the place for you. We believe in empowering our people, providing cutting-edge tools and resources, and fostering an environment where talent and ambition are recognised and rewarded.
Our work is fast paced, so you will develop core skills and experience at a much faster rate compared to traditional practice areas. Our Senior Associates have a high degree of responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of client work within a supportive environment. This gives our people the opportunity to make a significant contribution to successful outcomes.
The Partners encourage all members of the team to foster client relationships and regular opportunities are provided for the team to engage in business development. There is also an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the Atmos First Response Pro-Bono Program which provides support and stolen funds recovery for personal scam victims.
You will work with clients large and small across all sectors, as well as partners, lawyers, consultants, crisis communications professionals and threat intelligence consultants across our network of offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland.
You will also regularly work with our correspondent law firms in 180+ jurisdictions around the world – an opportunity to become well versed in the global regulatory landscape.
Joining Atmos™ means being part of something new – an agile, dynamic firm where you can shape your career, work alongside the best in the industry, and help build a legacy. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s challenging the status quo and leading the future of cyber and digital
risk law, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- ·In conjunction with the responsible Partner, be a key point of contact
for clients requiring privacy and digital law advice and provide prompt and
efficient support helping them navigate the legal, operational and reputational
issues they face.
- ·Support the Partners and Special Counsel as a trusted technical advisor
and contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal advice.
- ·Manage aspects of the client-facing response to privacy and digital law
matters through the lifecycle of the advice process, including taking
instructions and maintaining client files.
- ·Assist with advising clients on potential regulatory obligations and
investigations in connection with the issues they face.
- ·Support and contribute to the development of a high-performing team,
providing mentorship and guidance where appropriate.
- ·Ensure matters are fully communicated, recorded and tracked in
accordance with Atmos best practice frameworks.
Key skills and experience
- ·Law Degree, such as a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD), or other equivalent qualification.
- ·At least 4+ years of relevant experience with a passion for cyber, data protection and privacy and an intimate understanding of corresponding client regulatory obligations.
- ·Strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- ·Proven experience dealing with escalated, client-facing issues, as well as experience handling a high caseload.
- ·An ability to thrive in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment with a critical mind and fine-tuned problem-solving abilities.
- ·Excellent time management skills and an ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
- ·Demonstrated teamwork, collaboration and leadership skills, as well as the ability to be a self-starter that effectively manages work independently.
- ·A developing ability to win new client business and foster broader client relationships, including an ability to create cross-referral
opportunities for other practice groups.
- ·A proven track record of mentoring and developing junior talent and contributing to team development.
- ·Commercial acumen and confidence building rapport with clients, to gain an intimate understanding of their needs.
About Atmos
Atmos is a fresh, forward-thinking legal and advisory firm built from the ground up to redefine how legal services are delivered in the cyber, privacy, and digital risk space. Founded by a team of Australia and New Zealand’s leading cyber, privacy, and digital risk practitioners, we bring more than 12 years of experience in high-stakes incident response, regulatory advisory, readiness, and digital risk management.
About our brand
In a world of looming risks and crises, we are the protective sphere around our clients.
We empower all businesses great and small to move through uncertainty with clarity and confidence, using insight to transform challenges into opportunities.
As a team, we are united by a culture of deep collaboration, working closely together to do what is needed. We act as trusted partners and advisors, offering a full-service approach that enables our clients to build resilience.
A collective force of intelligence and legal expertise, we’re reshaping the very fabric of guidance and protection in a digital age.
Together, we are not only stronger, but also better prepared.
Atmos Benefits
- A remuneration package that meets the market – benchmarked against Australia and New Zealand’s most comprehensive legal salary survey.
- A generous bonus scheme rewarding our people for periods of hard work, including an automatic bonus for achieving budget, early bonus access for team members with over 2 years of continuous service and an innovation bonus to reward hard work on initiatives that improve the Atmos™ client and/or employee experience.
- Career progression and promotion based on merit not just PQE. Where possible, we promote from within, rather than bringing in senior laterals. Access leading performance coaching and one-on-one career development support.
- Competitive parental leave benefits among the best on offer in Australia.
- Flexibility to work around personal commitments, that only requires you to work from the office 3 days per week.
- No compulsory shutdown period over Christmas and the New Year, giving our people the opportunity to take annual leave when it suits them.
- AI enabled best in class IT software and hardware taking the friction out of doing your day job. Comprehensive operational support, reducing the administrative burden on our legal professionals, allowing them to focus on their day job.
- Access 1,000+ exclusive discounts and automatic cashback offers and a range of financial wellbeing resources through the Atmos™ employee benefits partner.
How to apply
Atmos is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace. At Atmos™ we encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We encourage all applications from appropriately qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.
