Senior Associate - Data Privacy & Technology

Location: Manchester

Experience Level: Intermediate

Term: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Practice Area / Department: Corporate

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East, our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw, which facilitates our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth. We are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, valuing the variety of our partnership. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business responsibly and sustainably, guided by the principles of ESG.

The Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our commercial team in Manchester, focusing on data privacy and technology. The team includes a partner, four associates, and a trainee, with expertise in private and public sector work. The team collaborates closely with the wider national Commercial team based in London, Birmingham, and Exeter. The team has a passion for non-contentious data privacy, supporting clients and other teams nationally and internationally with data privacy advice and drafting. Key areas of work include advisory services, drafting and negotiating contracts, and data considerations for corporate due diligence and data sharing within the social housing sector. Technology contracts are a key focus, with regular drafting and negotiation of various technology and IT contracts, contributing significantly to the firm-wide technology sector.

The Role

As part of a high-performing national team, you will advise clients, including household names, on diverse data privacy matters and technology contracts. Key activities include:

• Advising on data privacy compliance and formulating legal strategies;
• Advising on data sharing and processing arrangements;
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on technology agreements;
• Handling contractual work and reviewing technology supplier terms;
• Assisting national corporate teams with data protection due diligence;
• Researching and publishing articles, and conducting webinars on topical issues;
• Building and maintaining effective client relationships and participating in business development;
• Ensuring compliance with Lexcel procedures;
• Participating in department and firm-wide marketing initiatives.

What You Will Need

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with 6 years or more PQE in data privacy and technology matters;
• Excellent technical skills and an innovative approach;
• Proven ability to manage and progress matters independently;
• Strong client focus and service delivery.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer, valuing equity, diversity, and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and suitability for the role, treated equally irrespective of ethnicity, gender, race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.

If you require further information on vacancies or need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at recruit@trowers.com.

As part of our recruitment policy, candidates are subject to employment screening background checks, including personal details, education, employment history, professional qualifications, and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.