Managing Associate - Commercial Technology / Data Protection

Errington Legal; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial law firm is seeking a senior Commercial Tech/Data Protection solicitor to join their team in London. This role involves managing technology-related projects, engaging in business development, and providing non-contentious advice on diverse technology projects. The ideal candidate has around 8 years PQE, a pragmatic approach, and experience in commercial contracts. This position offers a flexible working environment alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

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

• Around 8 years PQE in data protection/commercial contracts.
• Experience with tech companies on commercial contracts.
• Ability to manage projects and have a pragmatic approach.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a technology and commercial team.
• Provide non-contentious advice on technology projects.
• Engage in business development and client relationships.

Skills

Data protection

Commercial contracts

Project management

Client relationship building

Education

Solicitor qualification (PQE 8 years)

Job description

Overview

Are you a senior Commercial Tech / Data Protection solicitor looking to join a team with an excellent platform for technology and AI related work? This role is based in London with hybrid working.

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. 8 years PQE solicitor who has worked in data protection/commercial contracts positions and can manage projects.
• Pragmatic approach to 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

• 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.

Contact

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

Equal Opportunity

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.