Senior Associate (Commercial & Technology) Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Newport; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge in Bristol is seeking a Senior Associate-level Commercial & Technology Solicitor to join its top-ranked international platform and advise on high-value technology and commercial matters.

The role offers exposure to national and international clients, complex transactions, and a supportive, collaborative culture with hybrid and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE in commercial and technology law.
• Experience advising major organisations and international clients.
• Ability to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise major organisations and leading technology businesses on a broad range of matters.
• Handle digital transformation projects, outsourcing, licensing and data protection.
• Work with senior partners and international clients on complex deals.
• Develop expertise in AI and emerging technologies.
• Support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Commercial law

Technology law

Mentoring juniors

Job description

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate-level Commercial & Technology Solicitor to join a top-ranked international law firm in Bristol.

This is a role for an experienced lawyer who wants to work on high-value, complex and genuinely interesting technology and commercial matters, alongside leading specialists and an impressive international client base.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 years' PQE.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll advise major organisations and leading technology businesses on a broad range of cutting-edge matters, including:

• Digital transformation and technology projects
• Outsourcing and procurement
• Software and technology licensing
• Commercial contracts and collaborations
• Technology and digital advisory
• Data protection, ePrivacy and cyber
• Artificial intelligence and emerging technology
• Innovation and digital transformation

The client base is equally strong, ranging from major international technology vendors and scaling AI/digital businesses to large corporates and institutions across sectors including financial services, energy, transport, defence, real estate, healthcare and retail.

Why This Role?

This is a genuine opportunity to join a high-performing, growing technology practice with an excellent market reputation.

You'll benefit from:

• Top-tier international platform and high-quality work
• Significant exposure to national and international clients
• A varied caseload spanning established and emerging technologies
• The opportunity to develop expertise in AI and other fast-growing areas
• Strong partner and senior-level support
• A collaborative and progressive culture
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Excellent long-term career development opportunities

What Are We Looking For?

The ideal candidate will be a 6+ PQE solicitor with strong experience in commercial and/or technology law.

Experience in one or more of the following would be particularly relevant:

Commercial Contracts | Technology | Outsourcing | Procurement | Software Licensing | Data Protection | Cyber | Digital Transformation | AI

You’ll need strong technical ability, commercial judgement and the confidence to work directly with sophisticated clients.

Experience of mentoring junior lawyers, supporting team development and contributing to business development would also be highly valued.

Interested?

If you're a 6+ PQE Commercial & Technology Solicitor looking for a move to a leading international platform in Bristol, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

Excellent work. Excellent clients. International reach. Strong career prospects.