Technology IP Lawyer (Mid-Level/Senior Associate)

Baker McKenzie; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 700.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Baker McKenzie Hong Kong seeks a highly skilled Mid-Level/Senior Associate with extensive experience in data privacy and cybersecurity, IT transactions, e-commerce and digital media matters.

Based in Hong Kong, you will advise across Technology, Media and Telecommunications, financial services, healthcare and life sciences sectors, draft and negotiate IT contracts, and guide regulatory reporting obligations.

Formación

• Qualified common law lawyer with 2–6 years PQE, preferably from an international law firm.
• Strong experience in commercial contracting, technology, data protection and regulatory work.
• Experience advising on technology transactions, digital business models, data privacy and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English; Chinese language or other language skills are advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Assist clients in developing and implementing data and cybersecurity policies and strategies and provide guidance on incident response plans and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Provide strategic advice on IT sourcing, procurement, and transactions. Draft and negotiate IT contracts, including software licenses, service agreements, and cloud services.
• Provide legal support in telecommunications matters, including licensing, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure development.
• Advise clients on digital media rights, content distribution, and advertising regulations.
• Advise on e-commerce regulations, including online sales, consumer protection, and digital marketing compliance. Assist with the establishment of online platforms and payment systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and providing tailored legal solutions.
• The ability to handle contentious and/or non-contentious IP matters, including licensing agreements and IP disputes, would be a plus.

Conocimientos

Data privacy

Cybersecurity

IT contracts

Regulatory compliance

Drafting/negotiation

Client relationship mgmt

Educación

Common law qualified lawyer

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking a highly skilled Mid-Level/Senior Associate to join our team based in Hong Kong. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data privacy and cybersecurity, IT transactions, e-commerce and digital media matters. This role will focus on such issues for clients across various sectors, including Technology, Media and Telecommunications, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, automotive and consumer goods and retail.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients in developing and implementing data and cybersecurity policies and strategies and provide guidance on incident response plans and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Provide strategic advice on IT sourcing, procurement, and transactions. Draft and negotiate IT contracts, including software licenses, service agreements, and cloud services.
• Provide legal support in telecommunications matters, including licensing, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure development.
• Advise clients on digital media rights, content distribution, and advertising regulations.
• Advise on e-commerce regulations, including online sales, consumer protection, and digital marketing compliance. Assist with the establishment of online platforms and payment systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and providing tailored legal solutions.
• The ability to handle contentious and/or non-contentious IP matters, including licensing agreements and IP disputes, would be a plus.

Skills & Experience

• Common law qualified lawyer with approximately 2-6 years' post-qualification experience, preferably gained at an international law firm
• Strong experience in commercial contracting,technology, data protection and regulatory work.
• Experience advising on technology transactions, digital business models, data privacy and regulatory compliance matters.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and client relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners and colleagues.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Chinese language or other language skills are advantageous.