Commercial Associate

HIA Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HIA Legal in London seeks a mid-level Technology Transactions / Commercial Associate to join its growing practice. The role covers technology transactions and commercial agreements for technology companies, financial institutions, multinationals and investors, with a strong cross-border element.

You will advise on tech procurement, licensing, SaaS, cloud, outsourcing and IT services, and support M&A, investments and strategic transactions, collaborating across corporate, finance, IP and

Qualifications

• 3-6 PQE with experience in technology transactions and commercial contracts.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex arrangements.
• Experience advising sophisticated corporate or technology clients.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of technology transactions and commercial agreements.
• Drafting and negotiating technology supply, licensing, SaaS, cloud, outsourcing and IT services agreements.
• Advising on technology and commercial aspects of M&A, investments and strategic transactions.
• Working with clients on complex technology procurement, transformation and implementation projects.
• Exposure to AI, digital assets, data-driven businesses and other new technologies.
• Collaborating with corporate, finance, IP, data/privacy and regulatory teams on multi-disciplinary matters.
• Significant exposure to international clients and cross-border transactions.

Skills

Technology transactions

Commercial contracts

TMT experience

Job description

Technology Transactions / Commercial Associate | London

International Law Firm | Technology & Commercial

An excellent opportunity for a mid-level Technology Transactions / Commercial Associate to join the growing London practice of a leading international law firm.

The team advises a broad range of technology companies, financial institutions, multinational corporates and investors on complex commercial and technology-driven transactions, with a particularly strong cross-border element.

The Role

• Advising on a broad range of technology transactions and commercial agreements
• Drafting and negotiating technology supply, licensing, SaaS, cloud, outsourcing and IT services agreements
• Advising on the technology and commercial aspects of M&A, investments and strategic transactions
• Working with clients on complex technology procurement, transformation and implementation projects
• Exposure to emerging areas including AI, digital assets, data-driven businesses and other new technologies
• Working closely with corporate, finance, IP, data/privacy and regulatory colleagues on multi-disciplinary matters
• Significant exposure to sophisticated international clients and cross-border transactions

Candidate Profile

• 3-6 PQE with experience in technology transactions, commercial contracts and/or TMT work
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with experience handling complex commercial arrangements
• Experience advising sophisticated corporate or technology clients
• A genuine interest in technology and the commercial issues affecting businesses operating in the sector
• International or cross-border experience advantageous
• Strong academics and training from a leading UK or international firm

This would suit a lawyer looking for a broader, genuinely transactional technology practice, rather than a role focused narrowly on one particular regulatory or technology sub-sector.

If you're currently working in a strong London commercial/TMT practice and open to hearing about a platform with a significant international client base, happy to discuss further.