Associate / Senior Associate - Data & Digital - London (5-8 PQE)

Are you looking to work in a high-performing, collaborative team that offers front-line responsibility advising the firm's global client-base in relation to innovative technologies, digital assets and services, and data-driven projects? If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the world's few elite global data and digital practices., We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of our diverse society. We welcome applications regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, neuro diversity or disability status, family or parental status, race, religion or ethnicity. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptions to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply.

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We are seeking a qualified lawyer (ideally 5-8 PQE) with demonstrable technology transactions experience and significant knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity law and practice to join our team., The role will require effective contractual analysis and drafting skills, and proven experience in terms of negotiating and advising on commercial technology and data-focused agreements, applicable data, AI and other regulatory frameworks, as well as familiarity with drafting advice notes and privacy-related documentation. An important part of the work will also involve supporting and collaborating with our leading corporate practice on corporate transactions involving data-focused and AI-driven businesses.

Coordination with international colleagues and outside counsel and supervision of more junior lawyers will be a key part of the role. You will therefore join with a commercial attitude along with a confident and proactive approach, good people skills, the ability to work as a team player and evidence of ability to network.

You should expect excellent quality of work in a culture which encourages leadership and involvement with the business and its clients.

You

We are looking for a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years' post-qualification experience in tech transactions, data privacy, cybersecurity, AI and digital projects, including working in a law firm and/or in-house environment. You must demonstrate excellent technical skills alongside strong verbal and written communication abilities, coupled with the ability to provide pragmatic and business-focused advice to clients, to enable them to balance commercial and compliance risks and opportunities.

You will be a self-starter with a drive to play a key role in building a successful practice, with the ability to prioritise workload with competing demands, display good judgment and work well - and collaboratively - under pressure. You will have the ability to independently manage matters, or meaningful segments of large/complex matters, and to facilitate managing projects to completion. Any advanced legal qualifications in data protection and privacy, such as IAPP, etc would be desirable.

Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated law firms, committed to providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet. We deliver commercially focused business solutions by combining our legal and public policy capabilities and invaluable connections on the ground to a diverse mix of exceptional clients, from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, start-up visionaries and sovereign nations.

More than 1,500 lawyers operating in 40+ offices across four continents provide unrivalled access to expertise. We have 16 offices in Europe alone, with four in the UK in London, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham.

The firm is committed to promoting an inclusive and supportive working environment. Embedded by local champions in each of our UK offices, our well-regarded family and carer, wellbeing and DEI programmes provide a variety of flexible working options to support individuals' life journeys, helping our people pursue their personal and professional goals.

Our Team

Our Data & Digital team is recognised as one of the few "Elite" global practices focusing on transactional, regulatory, policy, disputes and other work for digital and data-focused businesses.

Our London team is expanding - this is an exciting time to join Squire Patton Boggs with the opportunity to become rapidly involved in a varied and interesting workload with plenty of scope for direct client contact, and genuine opportunities for progression.

You will frequently work alongside colleagues in the UK and throughout the US, the EU, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific region on global counselling projects and deals involving digital business and services, artificial intelligence, and the commercial exploitation of data and other digital assets.

Our Opportunity

You will provide both strategic guidance and expert advice to businesses operating at the intersection of technology, digital business, data and global commerce. Our clients operate across every major industry sector, including advertising & brands, aerospace, automotive & transportation, aviation, chemicals, commodities & shipping, construction & engineering, energy & natural resources, healthcare, hospitality & leisure, life sciences, manufacturing, retail, sports & entertainment, and technology & telecommunications.

A key component of the work is to act as a trusted counsel to our clients, enabling them to innovate, capitalise on commercial opportunities and unlock the full value of data and digital technologies while effectively identifying, addressing and minimising areas of regulatory and commercial risk.