Commercial (Data/IT) Associate/Senior Associate

BCL Legal Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is representing a leading national law firm in Birmingham for a Commercial (Data/IT) Associate/Senior Associate role. The role focuses on data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, AI governance and technology transactions, with hybrid working in Birmingham.

You will advise on data processing and international data transfers, draft complex software and outsourcing agreements, and support PECR and digital marketing compliance across a broad client base.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial technology, data protection or privacy matters.
• Ability to draft, review and negotiate tech agreements.
• Clear, practical, solutions‑focused advisory style.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on data protection, privacy, cybersecurity and AI governance.
• Draft and negotiate technology, outsourcing and SaaS agreements.
• Support data transfer, international data transfers and PECR compliance.
• Contribute to business development and cross‑practice collaboration.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy

Cybersecurity

IT & technology

Contract drafting

Job description

Commercial (Data/IT) Associate/Senior Associate | 2-4 PQE | Leading National Law Firm | Birmingham

BCL Legal is delighted to be working with a highly regarded national law firm on an exciting opportunity for a Commercial (Data/IT) Associate or Senior Associate to join its nationally recognised and growing Data & Information team, based in Birmingham with hybrid working. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialist data and information practices, advising an impressive client base ranging from innovative start-ups and scale-ups through to major UK and international businesses. The team works across a broad range of sectors, including technology, retail, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and professional services.

Working alongside highly regarded specialists in the field, you will advise on a broad range of complex and commercially significant matters spanning data protection, privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and technology. The team is recognised for providing practical, commercially focused advice, helping clients navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and technological landscape.

With an excellent national reputation, a growing practice and the opportunity to work on high-profile and strategically important matters, this role offers an exciting platform for an ambitious commercial lawyer looking to develop their expertise in the fast-evolving data and technology space.

The Role:

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Advise clients on data protection and UK GDPR compliance programmes.
• Support on data processing, data sharing and international data transfer arrangements.
• Advise on cybersecurity, data breaches and incident response matters.
• Work on AI governance, emerging technologies and associated regulatory compliance issues.
• Advise on digital marketing, e-Privacy and PECR compliance.
• Draft and negotiate technology, outsourcing and managed services agreements.
• Advise on software licensing, SaaS, cloud and technology procurement projects.
• Support strategic corporate and technology transactions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider national Commercial practice.
• Contribute to business development, client relationship management and the continued growth of the team.

About You:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Approximately 2-4 years' PQE, although candidates outside this range with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience gained within a strong commercial, technology, data protection or privacy practice.
• A good understanding of data protection, privacy and/or IT and technology-related matters.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial and technology agreements.
• Strong technical ability and an interest in developing expertise in emerging technologies, AI and cybersecurity.
• A commercially minded approach, with the ability to provide clear, practical and solutions-focused advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach, with an interest in contributing to the development and success of a growing team.

What's on Offer:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to join a nationally recognised, specialist Data & Information team.
• Exposure to an exciting and varied workload across data protection, privacy, AI, cybersecurity and technology.
• The opportunity to work alongside leading practitioners in the field and develop your technical expertise.
• Involvement in high-profile matters for major UK and international clients.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment within a growing national practice.
• The opportunity to play an active role in business development and the continued expansion of the team.

This is an equal opportunities employer.