Commercial Technology & Data Contracts Associate

Oculus Legal Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two uncapped bonus schemes

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical cover

Private dental cover

Life assurance

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group is partnering with a leading national law firm to recruit a Commercial Technology & Data Contracts Associate (1-5 PQE) for its Birmingham team. The role focuses on GDPR compliance, data sharing, cybersecurity and technology procurement, with exposure to AI governance and emerging tech.

The position offers a high-calibre environment, a collaborative culture, and no individual fee-earning target.

Qualifications

• 1–5 PQE experience in Commercial, Technology or IT law.
• Experience with data protection, AI governance and regulatory compliance is advantageous.
• Strong client relationship and contract drafting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work on data protection, GDPR compliance programmes and data transfer arrangements.
• Handle cybersecurity, data breaches and incident response matters.
• Engage in software licensing, SaaS, cloud and technology procurement projects.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Technology contracts

Data contracts

UK GDPR

AI governance

Job description

Commercial Technology & Data Contracts Associate| 1-5 PQE | BIRMINGHAM | £60,000-£85,000 + BONUS | NO FEE-EARNING TARGET

I'm currently working with a leading national law firm looking to appoint a Commercial Tech Contracts Associate (1-5 PQE) to its highly regarded Birmingham team.

One of the biggest differentiators? There is no individual fee-earning target.

Instead, the focus is on delivering high-quality work, developing technically and commercially, building strong client relationships and becoming a well-rounded lawyer.

It's a genuinely high-calibre team offering excellent quality work, a collaborative culture and exposure to both major strategic projects and day-to-day commercial and technology contracting.

The work includes:

• Data protection and UK GDPR compliance programmes
• Data processing, data sharing and international data transfer arrangements
• Cybersecurity, data breaches and incident response matters
• AI governance, emerging technologies and regulatory compliance
• Digital marketing, e-Privacy and PECR compliance
• Technology, outsourcing and managed service agreements
• Software licensing, SaaS, cloud and technology procurement projects
• Strategic corporate and technology transactions

This could be particularly interesting for a Commercial, Technology, Data or IT lawyer looking to develop further within a specialist practice, with plenty of exposure to emerging areas including AI, SaaS, data and technology procurement.

The Package & Benefits

• Salary: £60,000-£85,000
• No individual fee-earning target
• Two uncapped bonus schemes
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Ability to buy or sell annual leave
• Private medical cover
• Private dental cover
• Life assurance at
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Travel insurance
• Discounted fitness memberships
• Season ticket loans
• Free and discounted legal services
• Strong focus on training and career development

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside a leading Commercial Technology practice that is supportive, committed to developing its junior lawyers and continuing to invest in its Midlands offering.

If you're a 1-5 PQE Commercial or Technology lawyer and would be open to a discreet conversation, I'd love to share more about the team, work and what makes this opportunity stand out.

Ellie Marshall

Associate Legal Director | Oculus Legal Group

E: [e-mail]

T: 07383 821952