Senior Associate – Tech Transactions & Digital Regulation

Eir evo talent; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Dublin is seeking a Senior Associate specializing in Commercial law, particularly in areas such as Data Protection and Digital Regulation. This role involves advising on commercial contracts, managing complex legal matters, and enhancing client relations in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong academic credentials, a deep understanding of Commercial law, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and international setting.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong technical knowledge of Commercial law and be eligible to work in Dublin.
• Experience in complex commercial matters is essential.
• Ability to leverage social media for professional networking.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contracts focusing on technology and digital services.
• Work with international colleagues to achieve high-quality client outcomes.
• Support business development and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Excellent academic achievement

Technical knowledge of Commercial law

Knowledge of Irish and EU competition law

Handling complex commercial matters

Interest in Digital Services Act and AI Act

Client relationship management

Social media engagement

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Eir evo talent are looking for a Senior Associate specialising in Commercial law including Commercial, Data Protection & Digital Regulation to join our fast-growing team in Dublin. This is a hybrid working environment role.

What you’ll do:

• Advise on commercial contracts, particular those with IP, tech or digital services as their subject matter with a focus on technology, media, entertainment and life sciences sectors.
• Apply their experience to provide an excellent commercial advisory service to clients.
• Assist clients in their interactions with regulators; Senior Associate – Tech Transactions & Digital Regulation Commercial.
• Work with colleagues across the globe to deliver best in class work and results;
• Assist the Commercial Partners in managing the rapid growth of the practice; and support the strategic objectives of the firm.

About you:

• Excellent academic achievement to include a strong technical knowledge of Commercial law.
• Knowledge of key areas of the law (Irish and EU competition law) by providing clear, precise, practical advice and the desire to keep learning.
• Proven experience in handling complex commercial matters (essential) within a comparable environment and at an appropriate level.
• A keen interest in relevant developing areas of law such as the Digital Services Act and Artificial Intelligence Act.
• A desire to be working in a truly international firm and to be operating in a team-based environment.
• A clear understanding of the operation and structure of a commercial law firm.
• Flexibility, supporting cases across a broad range of Commercial issues and jurisdictions.
• The ability to manage aspects of complex Commercial matters at an appropriate level, working efficiently and effectively alongside the partners.
• Demonstrating an appreciation of client needs and priorities.
• Demonstrating knowledge of key areas of the law by providing clear, precise, practical drafting and advice.
• The ability to liaise effectively.
• Delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate.
• Being keen to work in a challenging, team-based environment.
• The willingness and ability to support business development activity, creating and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities with new and existing clients.
• A commitment to regularly update their own technical expertise and to achieve continuous improvement and development.
• The ability to use social media platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter) to broadcast or amplify messages and to connect with external contacts/networks.
• The ability to contribute to the general upkeep of the group (whether that be training, precedents, or know-how generally);

Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply.

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