Data & Technology Associate - International Law Firm, Dublin

The Panel; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Panel is seeking a Data & Technology Associate for its Dublin office. The role involves advising international clients on data protection, technology contracts and IP, within a cross-border, junior-to-mid level team.

You will work closely with partners across Ireland and the UK, handling GDPR, SaaS and licensing matters while developing a long-term practice in technology and digital regulation.

Qualifications

• 2 years PQE preferred, open to candidates with 18 months in tech/data work.
• Experience advising on data protection, privacy and technology agreements.
• Experience with cross-border matters and collaboration across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on data protection and privacy compliance, including GDPR.
• Draft, review and negotiate technology agreements (SaaS, licensing, outsourcing, cloud).
• Advise on emerging digital regulation affecting technology clients (EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, Digital Services Act).
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements (distribution, supply, agency, collaboration).
• Assist on technology, data and IP aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the UK and across the firm's international network on cross-border matters.
• Contribute to know-how, client briefings and business development initiatives within the team.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Commercial awareness

Clear communication

Job description

Data & Technology Associate - International Law Firm, Dublin

Our client is an international law firm with a significant Dublin presence and a high-profile, global client base. Their Data & Technology team, made up of lawyers across Ireland and the UK, is now looking to hire an Associate to join the Dublin practice.

Key points

• 2 years PQE preferable (but our client is open to candidates with 18 months gained directly in technology and data work)
• Working closely with partners and senior lawyers across the Irish and UK offices
• Broad practice spanning data protection, technology, IP and commercial work
• Genuine, structured career development within a well-regarded specialist team

The Role

You will advise household-name and international clients on the legal issues sitting at the centre of their businesses: how they use data, how they buy and sell technology, and how they protect their intellectual property. Working as part of a cross-border team, you will get early exposure to high-value, multi-jurisdictional matters and direct client contact, with the support and mentoring to build a long-term practice in this area.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data protection and privacy compliance, including GDPR, data transfers, data breach responses and engagement with regulators
• Draft, review and negotiate technology agreements, including SaaS, licensing, outsourcing, cloud and IT services contracts
• Advise on emerging digital regulation affecting technology clients, such as the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA and the Digital Services Act
• Draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including distribution, supply, agency and collaboration arrangements
• Assist on the technology, data and IP aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence
• Collaborate with colleagues in the UK and across the firm's wider international network on cross-border matters
• Contribute to know-how, client briefings and business development initiatives within the team

Requirements

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in the technology sector
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with clients and colleagues across jurisdictions