Associate

Dentons; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons’ Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice in the UKIME region is seeking an Associate with non-contentious technology, outsourcing and general commercial experience to join our high‑performing team in London.

You will work on outsourcing, commercial contracts, technology contracts, consumer law, FinTech and payments, and telecoms, collaborating with colleagues across the UK, Middle East and Ireland to deliver high‑quality advice to leading clients.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have technology awareness.
• Experience on similar work for sophisticated clients is desirable.
• Advanced drafting skills and legal research ability.
• Dedicated to effective client service and developing client relationships.
• Enhanced business development ability and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to manage own career development.

Responsibilities

• Outsourcing
• Commercial contracts
• Technology contracts
• Consumer law
• FinTech & payments
• Telecoms
• Maintain and develop client relationships and deliver high-quality focused services.

Job description

Department: Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)
PQE: 2 - 5
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: Partner
Reference no: 10105

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate with non-contentious technology, outsourcing and general commercial experience to join our highly experienced and award-winning TMT Team in the UK, Middle East and Ireland ("UKIME").

You will be involved in a diverse range of work, including

• Outsourcing
• Commercial contracts
• Technology contracts
• Consumer Law
• FinTech & payments
• Telecoms

It is essential that candidates are focussed and committed to developing personally and professionally. A commitment to delivering high-quality focused services to our clients is essential, as is maintaining and developing client relationships.

The Team

You will be working with one of the UK's key TMT teams, tier 1 ranked in technology, telecoms and commercial contracts, and will have the opportunity to be involved in some of the most innovative work in the field, supported by our team of over 80 colleagues in our UKIME team based in London, Milton Keynes, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin and Dubai.

We have a high-performance culture and a first-class client management approach. You will have the opportunity to work with household names such as Amazon, ByteDance/TikTok, Meta, eBay, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Sainsbury's, Sky, Avis, UK Government, Royal Mail, and Virgin Group. Many of our Associates have completed secondments with these clients.

Required Experience

• Candidates are expected to have technology awareness
• Having experience working on similar work for sophisticated clients is desired
• Advanced drafting skills and legal research ability
• Dedicated to effective client service
• Enhanced business development ability
• Comprehensive problem solving and decision making skills, coupled with good business awareness
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrate initiative and influence and take control of own career development

Personal attributes

• Teamwork - Maintains productive and harmonious relationships within own team and across the firm to achieve outcomes. Promotes team based working and shares knowledge.
• Communication - Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Adaptability to change - is receptive to changing requirements in the job and the firm. Adapts approach to meet new priorities and able to promote new ideas and improvements.
• Customer focus - Proactive in identifying and addressing the needs of clients and internal customers to ensure the delivery of valuable and efficient services.
• Problem Solving - Analyses problems and information, evaluates options and risks in order to identify the most appropriate solutions. Bases decisions on sound judgement and initiative.
• Achievement - Displays a high degree of commitment and purpose in pursuing objectives. Prioritises plans and organises workload. Focused and energetic in ensuring tasks are carried through to successful completion.
• Personal Effectiveness - Projects confidence, self-motivation and enthusiasm. Displays a positive attitude and demonstrates self-control in time sensitive situations.

Firm Profile

Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find out more about inclusion and diversity at Dentons here: Inclusion and Diversity

Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone including of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurotype, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We are also "Happy to Talk Flexible Working" and welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements.

Dentons is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates with a disability may choose to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Where application volumes are high, we may offer interviews to those who best meet the minimum criteria, consistent with our approach for all candidates.

During the application process, all applicants have the opportunity to tell us about any adjustments or support they require so they are able to perform at their best. Any information you share with us during the application process is treated in confidence.