Senior Associate Solicitor - IT/Data Protection

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major national law firm in the UK seeks an experienced Commercial IT/Data Protection Solicitor with over 6 years of post-qualification experience. This role offers an opportunity to work in a friendly team handling complex matters across technology and data protection law. The firm supports hybrid working arrangements, providing flexibility and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 6+ PQE in a large regional, national or international firm.
• Proven experience in IT and data protection law.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead work on complex IT and data protection matters.
• Handle data protection queries and technology licensing.
• Supervise junior team members and participate in business development initiatives.

Skills

Excellent technical skills in contract law

Expertise in data protection law

Strong commercial acumen

Leadership skills

Job description

OUR CLIENT

Major national law firm

THE ROLE

We have new role for an experienced Commercial IT/Data Protection Solicitor 6+ PQE to join this award winning firm

This is a rare opportunity to further your career working as part of a fast growing, friendly team that delivers high quality work for an impressive list of clients across a range of sectors

RESPONSIBILITIES

The work will be varied and will include:

• Leading work on complex IT and data protection matters, handling data protection queries, technology licensing, and legal issues relating to developing technologies, including AI
• The post holder will be expected to play an active role in business development initiatives and supervising junior team members

THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, you will have at least 6+ PQE gained in a large regional, national or international firm

You will have excellent technical skills in contract law and data protection law, sound commercial acumen and leadership skills

Applicants must be able to demonstrate a sound IT and data protection law background

BENEFITS

The firm is committed to offering a work life balance and hybrid working arrangements

This role can be based out of several locations including Birmingham, Cambridge, Manchester, Norwich