Senior Associate - Technology Disputes

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its Technology Disputes team. You will handle significant disputes in technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, advising global clients. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years' PQE in IT/technology disputes, strong litigation skills, and a commercial mindset. The role offers a salary between £110,000 and £130,000, and a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

International exposure

Inclusive workplace culture

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in IT/technology disputes.
• Strong experience acting for suppliers or customers in large-scale disputes.
• Knowledge in AI, IP rights, licensing or software contracts is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Advise on high-value IT and outsourcing disputes.
• Manage litigation and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Handle complex contractual and technical issues.
• Advise on injunctions and risk management for distressed projects.
• Support business development and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Litigation skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial mindset

Multi-jurisdictional dispute exposure

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Senior Associate - Technology Disputes - London

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join its Technology Disputes team in London. The group is recognised as a leading force in the tech, media and telecommunications sector, advising some of the world’s largest technology companies on complex, high‑value commercial and contractual disputes.

The Role

You'll work with a market‑leading team on some of the most significant technology disputes in the UK and internationally. Clients range from global tech giants and media platforms to major corporates and public‑sector organisations.

Summary

Title: Senior Associate
Location: London
Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 DoE
Previous Experience: 5+ PQE within IT/technology disputes

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on high‑value IT and outsourcing disputes, including implementation, transformation and project failure claims
• Managing litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution processes, including mediation and expert determination
• Handling complex contractual and technical issues, such as change control, delay, and breach of contract
• Advising on injunctions, pre‑action strategy and risk management for distressed technology projects
• Supporting business development initiatives and mentoring junior team members

About you:

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years’ PQE and strong experience in IT/technology disputes
• Proven experience acting for suppliers or customers in large‑scale IT, outsourcing or software disputes
• Excellent litigation and negotiation skills, with a commercial and pragmatic mindset
• Exposure to multi‑jurisdictional disputes desirable
• Knowledge of AI, IP rights, licensing, or software contracts is an advantage

Why join?

This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the UK's most highly regarded technology disputes practices, consistently ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers for its work in TMT and data. You'll handle cutting‑edge cases, gain international exposure, and progress within a firm known for its inclusive, flexible and people‑focused culture.