Managing Associate - Commercial Technology / Data Protection

Errington Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning law firm in London seeks a Senior Managing Associate specializing in Commercial Tech and Data Protection. This role involves working on high-value contracts, business development, and providing non-contentious advice on various technology projects. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years PQE in related fields with a proactive and innovative approach. Benefits include a flexible working environment and comprehensive health schemes.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Private health and medical scheme

Extended family leave

Employee benefits and incentive scheme

Buy and sell holiday

Healthcare cashback plan

Gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in data protection and commercial contracts.
• Ability to manage projects effectively.
• Worked with technology companies on commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Work in a technology and commercial team on strategic procurements.
• Take an active role in business development and client relationships.
• Provide non-contentious advice on technology projects and governance.

Skills

PQE above 8 years in data protection/commercial contracts

Project management

Dynamic and innovative thinking

Job description

Are you a senior Commercial Tech / Data Protection solicitor looking to join a team with an excellent platform for technology and AI related work?

Managing Associate - Commercial Tech / Data Protection - London with hybrid working

This hire would be one of the first hires into a niche team and as such will offer the successful candidate swift progression, access to some extremely high profile clients, and an opportunity to have strategic input.

Client

A full-service award-winning commercial law firm, recognised in the Legal 500, operating nationally and internationally, with a strong reputation for technology related work. This role has come about due to growth and is a key hire for this team.

Role

• Working as part of a wider technology and commercial team on high value, strategic procurements and contracts.
• Taking an active role in business development, including preparing pitches and tenders, providing training and building client relationships
• Providing non-contentious advice on a wide range of technology projects, including framework agreements, collaborations, software purchases, digital transformation projects, cloud migration, outsourcing and risk assessment and governance/oversight projects.

You

• Circa. 8years PQE solicitor who has worked in data protection/commercial contracts positions and can manage projects
• Pragmatic approach to your work, with a can-do attitude
• Dynamic person who will take over current clients and run with the trajectory of this work - clients include social media / travel platforms and major names in retail energy
• Have worked with tech companies, on commercial contracts and digital regulation
• Innovative thinker

Benefits include:

• Flexible approach to work, allowing employees to embrace flexible hours, location, and workplace
• Private health and medical scheme
• Extended family leave
• Employee benefits and incentive scheme
• Buy and sell holiday
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Gym membership

For further information and a confidential discussion, please contact [e-mail]

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. We embrace and promote diversity as we understand the importance and value of this both for us and our clients.