Associate Lawyer- Technology, Media & Telecoms

Thomson Legal; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Scotland seeks a lawyer with 2-5 PQE to join their prestigious TMT team. This role involves working on innovative technology and commercial projects, providing high-quality client services, and engaging in a supportive team environment. The firm offers competitive compensation and significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive bonus scheme

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial, IT, IP, or telecoms law.
• In-house experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with IP licensing and data protection is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse technology and commercial deals with independence.
• Collaborate within a strong team while managing client relations.
• Contribute to high-quality client-focused services.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Exceptional drafting skills

Legal research ability

Technology awareness

Education

Circa 2-5 PQE

Job description

Leading top tier international law firm is looking to add to the highly regarded Technology, Media & Telecoms (TMT) team in Scotland- this role can be based in Edinburgh,Glasgow or London.

Position Overview:

• Succeeding in today’s technology industry requires a deep understanding of the sector and a keen knowledge of the business issues driving change. TheTMT team haveextensive legal capabilities and experience developed through decades working with a wide range of participants in the sector—from emerging growth software and IT companies to multinational technology suppliers. Among theirlawyers are computer programmers and legal counsel who have worked for leading technology companies. The team works withWorld-leading corporations and government entities and onmany of the largest and most innovative sourcing deals across an array of industry sectors.
• Due to significant instructions from existing clients, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a bright and ambitious lawyer with circa 2-5PQE with non-contentious technology, outsourcing and general commercial experience to join our highly talented and award-winning TMT department. Youwill be working with one of the UK's top TMT teams, band 1 ranked in technology and telecoms, commercial contracts and data protectionand will have the opportunity to be involved in some of the most innovative work in the field, supported by our team of over 50 colleagues.
• Client-wise, you will have the opportunity to work with household names such as Argos, EDF Energy, Homebase, John Lewis, Network Rail, Royal Mail, Barclays, Sainsbury's, Total, and Virgin Group. The teamalso advise central government following our successful re-appointment to the Government's Crown Commercial Services panel, and applicants will have an opportunity should they wish to get involved in some of the largest, most innovative technology and commercial procurements in the UK,This is a great opportunity to join one of the leading TMT teams in the UK with genuine career development prospects.

Responsibilities

• You will be given the opportunity to work across a diverse range of types of work across different sectors including TMT, Defence, Retail, Government, Energy. Additionally, the team has a strong presencein payments and Fintech work in the Financial Services sector, and you will have the chance to be involved in that type of work if you wish.
• The firm'sapproach is to create a supportive environment by working collaboratively as part of a team servicing particular clients or sectors.
• You will be involved in a mixture of technology and commercial deals, some large where you are working as part of a team, and others where you will be able to operate with a greater degree of independence.
• The department has a strong teamwork ethic and a first-class client management approach.
• It is essential that candidates are team players and committed to developing personally and professionally.
• A determination to deliver high-quality focused services to clients is essential, as is maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Successful candidates will be people with energy and enthusiasm who want to join one of the top teams in the country, working hard to providing the highest levels of client service whilst at the same time valuing having fun being part of a supportive and collegiate team.

Candidate Requirements:

• Circa 2-5 PQE and a background in commercial, IT, IP or telecoms.
• Candidates are expected to have technology awareness.
• Candidates with in-house experience (currently or previously) are also invited to apply-as in practice we form close relationships with in house teams, and the ability to understand their environment is vey important.
• Ability to work with a degree of independence.
• Exceptional drafting skills and legal research ability; familiarity with IP licensing and data protection would also be beneficial but not essential.

On offer is the chance to join a dynamic and innovative team with an excellent reputation within the TMT sector. The firm offers a competitive, top-tier salary and benefits package which includes pension and an attractive and achievable bonus scheme.

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director

Edinburgh: [phone]

Glasgow: [phone]

Aberdeen: [phone]

London: [phone]

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