Senior Lawyer, Technology, Enterprise and Digital Services

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Senior Lawyer, Privacy & Data 

• Full time Permanent Opportunity
• Sydney Location
• Hybrid working model

What’S The Role?

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Privacy & Data Senior Lawyer to join a talented and high-performing team, supporting the Westpac Group with expert advice on a wide range of privacy, technology, commercial and data-related matters. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing advice, guidance and training in relation to Westpac Group’s compliance with Australian Privacy Law, GDPR, Consumer Data Right/Open Banking and cyber security obligations (SOCI)
• Reviewing, drafting and leading negotiations on privacy and data security clauses in Westpac Group’s technology and commercial procurement contracts 
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders in relation regulatory compliance matters related to privacy and data, including to ensure Westpac Group’s compliance with changes in privacy and data laws, prudential regulation and internal policy in a proactive manner

What do I need? 

We are seeking a Senior Lawyer (10+ years PQE) with the following skills & experience:

• Strong interest in privacy law and regulation, trends, government policy, with proven experience and knowledge advising, and providing training on, GDPR and Australian privacy law issues
• Demonstrated collaboration with your organisation’s privacy compliance office
• Experience in successfully supporting regulatory change projects to completion and advising on privacy law issues in jurisdictions other than Australia and UK/EU desirable (e.g. New Zealand, USA, China) 
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach, as well as a proactive drive and a positive attitude to growth and learning
• Strong client management and time management skills and abilities
• Experienced at drafting and negotiating complex commercial and technology contracts

Why Join Us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that: 

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates! 
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.  
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.  
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives 

Create your future today 

To get started, simply click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button 

We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community. 

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website.