Senior Associate - IT & IP

Selby Jennings; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is assisting a leading international law firm in Amsterdam to recruit a senior associate for its technology and data practice. The role focuses on IT, privacy and data protection matters for major corporate clients, including GDPR and governance work.

Ideal candidates will have 5–8 years post-qualification experience, strong IT/privacy contracting background, and a client-facing mindset. Dutch qualification and fluency in English are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years post-qualification IT/privacy or technology contracting experience.
• Strong IT/privacy and/or commercial technology contract background.
• Commercial, client-facing approach with fluency in English (Dutch preferred).
• Background from a respected international or Dutch firm, or strong in-house experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise on IT, privacy and data protection matters, including GDPR compliance and data governance.
• Handle commercial contracting, including IT and vendor/supplier agreements.
• Support major corporate clients on technology-driven projects and transactions.
• Work within a growing team led by experienced practitioners in the field.

Skills

IT law

Privacy law

Commercial contracting

Client facing

Education

Dutch qualification as advocaat

Job description

A leading international law firm is growing its Amsterdam technology and data practice following significant new client demand. This is an excellent opportunity to join at an exciting growth stage and work with major corporate clients on high-profile IT, privacy and data protection matters.

What you'll do

• Advise on IT, privacy and data protection matters, including GDPR compliance and data governance.
• Handle commercial contracting, including IT and vendor/supplier agreements.
• Support major corporate clients on technology-driven projects and transactions.
• Work within a growing team led by experienced practitioners in the field.

What we're looking for

• Dutch-qualified lawyer (advocaat) at senior associate level.
• Typically 5-8 years' post-qualification experience in IT, privacy/data protection or commercial technology contracting.
• Strong experience across IT, privacy/data protection and/or commercial technology contracting.
• Background from a respected international or Dutch firm, or strong in-house experience.
• Commercial, client-facing approach and fluent English (Dutch preferred).