Tech IP Managing Associate

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Top 100 law firm in Bristol seeks a Tech, IP & Data Managing Associate with 8+ years PQE. The role involves leading innovative technology projects, mentoring junior lawyers, and contributing to the firm's growth. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, a dynamic workload, and a clear path to partnership.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Collaboration with leading professionals

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in Tech, IP & Data.
• Experience at a leading national firm.
• Proven ability to lead significant transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead on high-profile strategic procurements and contracts.
• Advise on major technology initiatives including cloud migrations.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to practice development.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Job description

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Tech, IP & Data Managing Associate | 8+ years PQE | Top 100 Firm | Bristol

The Firm:

This prestigious Top 100 firm has established itself as a formidable force in the legal market over the past several decades, attracting high-profile clients and handling major projects that rival those typically associated with City-headquartered firms.

What sets this firm apart is its distinctive blend of modernity and legal expertise. Specializing in sectors such as clean energy, banking, digital, and telecoms, it has consistently remained at the forefront of transformative industries. Its commitment to technology and ongoing investment ensures it remains well-positioned to handle complex, cutting-edge legal work.

The firm has garnered numerous accolades, including Law Firm of the Year, underscoring the strength of its culture, innovation, and reputation in the legal community.

The Role:

Are you an experienced Tech, IP & Data Managing Associate (8+ years PQE) ready to take the next step in your career with one of Bristol's leading teams? This exciting opportunity offers a dynamic and diverse workload, particularly within the Financial Services sector, and focuses on innovative technology projects, fintech, tech procurement, and outsourcing.

As a key member of the technology and commercial team, you will take the lead on high-profile strategic procurements and contracts, advising on major technology initiatives. Your work will include frameworks, collaborations, software purchases, digital transformation projects, cloud migrations, and outsourcing arrangements-putting you at the cutting edge of industry trends.

Beyond the technical aspects, this role offers the chance to deepen client relationships, attract new business, and have a tangible impact on the practice's direction. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers, contributing to the development of the next generation of legal talent.

In return, the firm offers full support and a clear, achievable path to partnership for those committed to advancing their career.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 8+ years PQE in Tech, IP & Data, with experience at a leading national firm
• Proven ability to lead on significant transactions within the tech and commercial space
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment
• Strong client-facing skills and a desire to build lasting client relationships

What's on Offer:

• A highly competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to work on high-profile, impactful projects
• The opportunity to collaborate with leading professionals and emerging partners