Technology & Digital Regulation Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is partnering with a leading London firm to hire a Technology & Digital Regulation Associate (2-4 PQE). The role covers data protection, digital regulation and commercial technology work for innovative clients across technology, media and creative sectors.

You will advise on GDPR, AI, online safety and platform regulation, with exposure to software licensing, SaaS and technology contracts, in a firm renowned for its sector expertise and cross-practice collaboration.

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE, qualified in England & Wales, New York or California for London-based candidates.
• Experience across data protection/privacy, digital regulation and/or commercial technology matters.
• Exposure to software licensing, SaaS, technology contracts or related commercial agreements.
• Experience of GDPR and an interest in developing expertise across UK and EU digital regulation.
• Experience or interest in AI, adtech, ePrivacy and advertising regulation.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of matters and negotiate directly with counterparties.
• Work closely with clients on new products, features and technology strategies.
• Opportunity to contribute to marketing and business development as you develop within the team.

Skills

Data protection

Digital regulation

Commercial technology

Tools

Software licensing

SaaS contracts

Job description

Technology & Digital Regulation Associate | 2-4 PQE | West End | Legal 500 & Chambers Ranked Law Firm

Are you a Technology & Digital Regulation solicitor looking to develop your career within a specialist, sector-focused team? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Technology & Digital Regulation practice, advising innovative businesses across technology, media, advertising and the creative industries.

The role offers a broad mix of data protection, digital regulation and commercial technology work, with exposure to some of the most rapidly developing areas of regulation, including AI, platform regulation, online safety and the use of data.

The Firm

This leading London law firm is recognised for its deep-rooted presence in the music, media, entertainment and technology sectors, with a client base that reads like the credits of an awards ceremony. It would be difficult to find a major name in the media industry that the firm has not advised, with its work frequently making international press.

The firm has built its reputation representing UHNW/HNW individuals and businesses across all areas of law, often advising artists at pivotal stages of their careers, alongside complex corporate, commercial, technology, IP and wealth matters.

The practice is highly ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers, with a growing number of lawyers recognised as leaders in their field. As a full-service firm, it combines specialist sector expertise with a broad commercial offering, allowing lawyers to work closely with other teams across the business.

Recent work includes advising on a landmark entertainment deal with one of the world's largest companies, valued in excess of $2 billion.

Culturally, the firm stands out for its entrepreneurial approach and long-term investment in its people. Many partners are home-grown, and the firm enjoys strong staff retention, reflecting a supportive and engaging environment where lawyers are encouraged to build sustainable careers.

The Team

The Technology & Digital Regulation team sits within the wider cross-practice technology group and currently comprises five partners, four associates and a paralegal.

The team advises clients on the increasingly complex legal and regulatory issues surrounding technology, data and digital products. Its work spans software licensing, SaaS, development and hosting agreements, data protection and cyber risk, ePrivacy, digital regulation, AI and emerging technologies.

There is particularly strong exposure to the GDPR, Digital Services Act, Online Safety Act and EU AI Act, as well as regulatory issues affecting consumer contracts, advertising and adtech.

The team works predominantly from London, with a partner based in Berlin who has played a key role in developing the firm's German office. The practice advises clients across media, technology, advertising and the creative industries, ranging from established businesses to ambitious start-ups.

The Role

This is an opportunity for a 2-4 PQE Associate to join a growing and specialised Technology & Digital Regulation team. You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers across a broad range of technology, data and digital regulatory matters, including:

• Data protection, GDPR and privacy projects
• Digital regulation, including the DSA, Online Safety Act and EU AI Act
• Software licensing, SaaS and technology agreements
• AI, adtech, ePrivacy and advertising regulation
• Commercial contracts, including development, distribution and support agreements

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of matters, negotiate directly with counterparties and work closely with clients on new products, features and technology strategies. There will also be opportunities to contribute to marketing and business development as you develop within the team.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Join an established specialist Technology & Digital Regulation practice.
• Broad exposure across data protection, digital regulation and commercial technology.
• Work on emerging areas including AI, adtech and platform regulation.
• Advise clients across technology, media, advertising and creative industries.
• Close partner access and scope to develop within a growing team.
• Opportunity to work with both established businesses and fast-growth companies.

Requirements

• Solicitor with 2-4 years' PQE, qualified in England & Wales, New York or California for London-based candidates.
• Experience across data protection/privacy, digital regulation and/or commercial technology matters.
• Exposure to software licensing, SaaS, technology contracts or related commercial agreements.
• Experience of GDPR and an interest in developing expertise across UK and EU digital regulation.
• Experience or interest in AI, adtech, ePrivacy and advertising regulation.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation and communication skills.
• Organised, methodical and able to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.