Managing Associate - Commercial Technology / Data Protection

Errington Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm is seeking a Managing Associate specializing in Commercial Tech and Data Protection. This role offers the chance for strategic input and rapid progression within a niche team working with high-profile clients. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in commercial contracts and a passion for technology. Excellent benefits include flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive health scheme.

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

• Solicitor with 5-7 years PQE in Commercial contracts.
• Experience or passion for technology-related work.
• Strong approach to business development and client relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Work on strategic procurements and contracts as part of the tech team.
• Provide non-contentious advice on technology projects.
• Engage in business development activities including pitches and tenders.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Tech work

Business development

Dynamic thinking

Data Protection

Education

5-7 years PQE

Job description

Are you a 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

• 5-7 years PQE Commercial contracts solicitor with a passion and/or experience for tech work
• 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
• Data Protection and/or tech experience will be beneficial
• 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]

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