Associate

Department: Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) PQE: 2 - 5 Duration: Permanent Reports to: Partner Reference no: 10105 The Role We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate with non-contentious technology, outsourcing and general commercial experience to join our highly experienced and award-winning TMT Team in the UK, Middle East and Ireland ("UKIME"). You will be involved in a diverse range of work, including

• Outsourcing Commercial contracts Technology contracts Consumer Law FinTech & payments Telecoms It is essential that candidates are focussed and committed to developing personally and professionally. A commitment to delivering high-quality focused services to our clients is essential, as is maintaining and developing client relationships. The Team You will be working with one of the UK's key TMT teams, tier 1 ranked in technology, telecoms and commercial contracts, and will have the opportunity to be involved in some of the most innovative work
in the field, supported by our team of over 80 colleagues in our UKIME team based in London, Milton Keynes, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dublin and Dubai. We have a high-performance culture and a first-class client management approach. You will have the opportunity to work with household names such as Amazon, ByteDance/TikTok, Meta, eBay, Marks & Spencer, John Lewis, Sainsbury's, Sky, Avis, UK Government, Royal Mail, and Virgin Group. Many of our Associates have completed secondments with these clients. Required Experience
• Candidates are expected to have technology awareness Having experience working on similar work for sophisticated clients is desired Advanced drafting skills and legal research ability Dedicated to effective client service Enhanced business development ability Comprehensive problem solving and decision making skills, coupled with good business awareness Good interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrate initiative and influence and take control of
own career development Personal attributes
• Teamwork - Maintains productive and harmonious relationships within own team and across the firm to achieve outcomes. Promotes team based working and shares knowledge. Communication - Communicates clearly, concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Adaptability to change - is receptive to changing requirements in the job and the firm. Adapts approach to meet new priorities and able to promote new ideas and improvements. Customer focus - Proactive in identifying and addressing the needs of clients and internal customers to ensure the delivery of valuable and efficient services. Problem Solving - Analyses problems and information, evaluates options and risks in order to identify the most appropriate solutions. Bases decisions on sound judgement and initiative. Achievement - Displays a high degree of commitment and purpose in pursuing objectives. Prioritises plans and organises
workload. Focused and energetic in ensuring tasks are carried through to successful completion.
• Personal Effectiveness - Projects confidence, self-motivation and enthusiasm. Displays a positive attitude and demonstrates self-control in time sensitive situations. Firm Profile Across more than 80 countries, Dentons helps you grow, protect, operate and finance your organisation by providing uniquely global and deeply local legal solutions. Polycentric, purpose-driven and committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and sustainability, we focus on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com Inclusion and Diversity We are committed to building an inclusive culture here at Dentons where our people can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance. As well as being the right thing to do, it makes good business sense too. A richness of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives helps us best serve our clients and the communities in which we operate. You can find