Commercial Tech - Data Protection Senior Associate

Technology Solicitor | Associate / Senior Associate | Bristol

Technology law is an area that continues to grow, and the scale of projects now being handled by law firms is getting bigger all the time.

I'm working on an opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join a well-established Technology team in Bristol, advising on some genuinely large-scale technology projects for major national and international clients.

This isn't a role focused purely on data protection or IP. The real emphasis is on major technology contracts, outsourcing arrangements, procurement and digital transformation projects.

What will you be working on?

The team advises both major technology providers and large organisations investing in new technology and digital infrastructure.

The work is varied, but some of the key areas include:

• Large-scale IT and technology contracts.
• Major outsourcing and procurement arrangements.
• Digital transformation projects.
• Software licensing and technology agreements.
• Cloud computing and IT infrastructure projects.
• Strategic commercial collaborations.
• Cyber security, data protection and emerging AI-related work.

You'll be working with clients across financial services, energy, transport, utilities, defence, healthcare and retail, as well as some major international technology businesses.

It's the sort of work where you're involved in significant commercial projects, working alongside clients and other specialists to get major deals over the line.

The team and the opportunity

The team has a strong reputation and is continuing to grow, with an impressive client base and plenty of interesting work coming through.

One of the attractions here is the opportunity to develop your own specialism within a growing area of law. Technology is becoming increasingly important to businesses across almost every sector, and the demand for lawyers who understand the commercial and contractual side of these projects is only increasing.

There is also scope to get involved in developing client relationships, building your own profile and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

For someone with the right experience and ambition, there is a longer-term opportunity to progress within the team, with partnership prospects worth exploring as part of the conversation.

Who might this suit?

An Associate or Senior Associate with experience in technology, commercial contracts, outsourcing or procurement.

You don't necessarily need to have spent your entire career in a dedicated technology team. Someone with a broader commercial background who has picked up experience on substantial IT contracts or technology projects could be a good fit.

Data protection and IP experience would be useful, but the priority is someone who understands complex technology agreements and enjoys working on large commercial projects.

Why have a look?

• High-quality, large-scale technology projects for major clients.
• A well-established team with a strong market reputation.
• Exposure to an increasingly important area of commercial law.
• Opportunity to build your own client relationships and develop a specialism.
• Potential longer-term progression, including partnership prospects.
• Strong salary and bonus package.
• Flexible hybrid working and a genuinely collaborative culture.

It's a good opportunity for someone who wants to do more than just move firms for a slightly bigger salary. The quality of the work, client base and longer-term prospects make this one worth considering.

If you'd like to understand a bit more about the team, the work coming through or where the opportunity could lead, feel free to get in touch for a confidential chat.