Matthew Jeffrey
About Matthew Jeffrey
Matthew Jeffrey is a Senior Legal Counsel with extensive experience in technology and data privacy law. He currently works at Sinch in Melbourne, Australia, and has previously held legal positions at several organizations, including Opal Group and Programmed.
Work at Sinch
Matthew Jeffrey currently serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Sinch, a role he has held since 2023 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In this position, he is part of a global legal team that supports mobile messaging solutions across various industries, including healthcare, education, retail, and utilities. His responsibilities include addressing legal issues related to technology, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications. Matthew's work involves supporting global brands such as Sinch MessageMedia, Sinch SimpleTexting, and Sinch ClickSend.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to his current role at Sinch, Matthew Jeffrey accumulated extensive legal experience in various capacities. He worked as Senior Legal Counsel at Opal Group from 2020 to 2023 and held the same title at Programmed from 2017 to 2019. His earlier experience includes serving as Legal Counsel at Jims Group from 2015 to 2016 and as Solicitor at HopgoodGanim Lawyers from 2012 to 2015. He also worked as a Law Clerk at HopgoodGanim Lawyers for five years, from 2007 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Jeffrey has a solid educational background in law and commerce. He studied at Griffith University, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Honours and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his legal education by obtaining a Graduate Diploma of Practical Legal Training from The College of Law Australia in 2012. His academic and professional training has equipped him with expertise in legal issues related to technology, data privacy, and telecommunications.
Focus Areas in Legal Practice
In his legal practice, Matthew Jeffrey focuses on critical areas such as technology law, data privacy, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications. He has a particular interest in assisting businesses in managing their privacy obligations while fostering innovation. This focus aligns with his role at Sinch, where he supports mobile messaging solutions and addresses the legal complexities associated with emerging technologies.