IP/IT/Commercial Transactions Associate 3–5 PQE

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US law firm is seeking an Associate with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience to join its growing IP/IT and Commercial Transactions team. This position offers significant opportunities for involvement in international transactions within advanced technology sectors, especially AI and GDPR compliance. Candidates should have a strong academic background, excellent client-facing skills, and the ambition to take on leadership roles.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ PQE in a transactional IP/IT practice.
• Experience advising on AI and emerging technologies.
• Willingness to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value corporate and commercial transactions.
• Engage in regulatory compliance and product development.
• Supervise trainees and newly qualified associates.

Skills

Expertise in transactional IP

Data protection expertise

Client-facing skills

Commercial awareness

Leadership abilities

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

A leading US law firm is seeking an Associate with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience to join its growing IP/IT and Commercial Transactions team.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex, and cross-border matters across a variety of industries, including advanced technologies, luxury goods, and the broader corporate sector.

Key Requirements:

• 3–5 years’ PQE in a transactional IP/IT practice at a leading firm (magic circle, silver circle, US firm, or specialist boutique).
• Expertise in transactional IP and technology matters, including commercial contracts and IP licensing.
• Experience advising on AI and emerging technologies, including AI regulation and compliance.
• Data protection expertise, particularly GDPR and UK DPA matters.
• Strong academic background.
• Ambitious, entrepreneurial mindset with a high degree of commercial awareness.
• Willingness to mentor junior team members and take on a leadership role.
• Excellent client-facing skills and a collaborative approach.

The Role:

The successful candidate will join a highly integrated UK, EU, and US team, working on some of the most novel and complex international transactions in the market. Key areas of focus include:

• High-value corporate and commercial transactions across a range of sectors.
• Cutting-edge work in artificial intelligence, including regulatory compliance, product development, and AI-related agreements.
• Data commercialisation and regulation, advising on GDPR and other emerging legal frameworks.
• Opportunities to travel and engage in cross-border matters.
• Supervising trainees and newly qualified associates.

This is a strategically important and growing practice group, offering the opportunity to contribute to business development and develop leadership skills within the team.

For more details or to apply, please contact Meghan Creighton ([emailprotected] // [phone]).