Data Privacy And Technology Senior/Managing Associate

Data and Technology Senior/Managing Associate

Bristol

£90,000

We are thrilled to be working with one of the UK's fastest growing law firms who are looking to hire an experience Data Privacy and Technology Lawyer to join their ever expanding and dynamic Commercial Team. This role presents a unique chance to contribute to the success of the firm and work alongside esteemed partners on a diverse range of challenging and innovative legal matters. The role will be in Bristol with a hybrid working format.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role within our Commercial team, working collaboratively with partners on intricate Data Privacy and Technology-related matters.

The key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Leading large-scale privacy projects, offering expertise in data protection compliance audits and complex Data Protection Impact Assessments
• Undertaking advisory work on international data transfers and group data processing arrangements
• Providing legal support on transformational technology projects, complex licensing, and emerging technologies
• Drafting and negotiating agreements, including those related to licensing, cloud services, consultancy, support and maintenance, and hardware/software purchasing
• Collaborating with the Corporate Team on M&A transactions, offering specialised support on Data and Tech matters
• Supervising and delegating work to junior lawyers and trainees, ensuring tasks are appropriately assigned for optimal efficiency

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven experience as a Data and Tech Lawyer, with a strong focus on Data Protection.
• Commercial contracts experience and knowledge
• An understanding of M & A transactions
• An ability to manage and supervise junior lawyers effectively
• Exceptional communication skills, with the capacity to build rapport and relationships with clients
• A passion for staying up to date on developments in the data protection and emerging technologies space
• A proactive approach, showcasing a positive and pragmatic mindset in finding solutions to meet clients' business needs

You will also be a 4-5 years PQE England and Wales Qualified Lawyer who qualified within private practice.

This is an amazing opportunity for anyone currently working within a Commercial Team with a Data and Technology background that desires a change of scenery whereby growth is at the forefront. Our client is not a standard Private Practice Firm, they put a real emphasis on the importance of having a collaborative and supportive team culture throughout the firm. So, if you are looking for a new Private Practice environment, then please apply or contact me at Elliott.kaye@markssattin.com.