Senior Associate / Special Counsel – IP, Technology and Cyber Security

Join a dynamic team and bring your senior ICT capability to an environment where you can contribute to exceptional client service and progress your career.

• Solid mix of client and technical work
• Pristine new offices at 360 Queen Street
• Collaborative team environment

About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel ready to progress their legal and leadership career within our Intellectual Property, Technology & Cyber Security team.

Working with Andrew Hynd and his team, you will work closely with clients, building strong relationships through regular engagement and high‑quality advice. You will play a key part in leading the development and negotiation of technology contracts, while also providing practical, commercially focused guidance on procurement, privacy and data‑related matters.

Our IPTC practice operates at the critical intersection of law and technology, helping clients navigate complex issues with confidence. We advise a broad portfolio of Australian organisations, government entities, and global businesses servicing the Australian market, providing practical, commercially focused solutions to protect sensitive information and meet evolving privacy and regulatory obligations.

About you

You’re a motivated, insightful practitioner looking to take the next step in your IPTC career where you can also mentor and develop the broader team. This opportunity will suit someone wanting to grow and contribute to the practice alongside the Partner.

We think you’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have Senior Associate or Special Counsel experience within Intellectual Property, Technology and Cyber Security Law
• Have strong technical expertise with a mindset of continuous growth and learning
• Are able to communicate with clarity and authenticity to a variety of audiences
• Have a proactive approach to business development, relationship building and maintaining a strong external profile (knowing you will be supported by our internal Business Development & Marketing team)
• Have excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with sound judgement in complex or time‑sensitive matters
• Have experience and interest in supervising, mentoring or coaching junior lawyers

About us

We are a leading independent Australian legal services provider, with our teams striving to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients and community. Our state-of-the-art offices are ideally located at 360 Queen Street, placing you in the heart of Brisbane’s vibrant CBD.

We pride ourselves on being a place where people love to come to work. We offer challenging, meaningful work and the opportunity to grow, with a culture where we are uncompromising on our values. 

What you can expect from us:

• Realistic billable targets for legal practitioners
• Practitioner performance and new client incentives
• A dedicated in-house business development team to build your external profile
• Pathways to Partnership program for legal practitioners
• State of the art offices at 360 Queen Street including end of trip facilities and a subsidised wellness centre
• Subsidised on-site cafe
• Access to paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks for eligible employees)
• Paid fertility leave
• Paid birthday leave – because your day should be celebrated!

At HopgoodGanim, you’re not just a small piece of a big machine; you’re a valued, integral member of the team. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and while being recognised for our deeply connected and collaborative culture, shared by a team of people who have a genuine love for the work we do.