Business Lit (Tech Reg Associate): 2 - 5PQE

About Cooley

Cooley is a leading global law firm with over 1400 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe, working with innovative often disruptive companies and investors across all stages.

About Cooley

Cooley is a leading global law firm with over 1400 lawyers across 19 offices in the United States, Asia and Europe, working with innovative often disruptive companies and investors across all stages. Our London office has strengths across many of the firm’s core practice areas, among them complex high-stakes litigation, product compliance & liability, data protection and privacy, IP, tax, competition, employment, compensation & benefits, fraud, corporate/M&A, venture capital, capital markets, technology and life sciences transactions. Our clients partner with us on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters and high-stakes litigation where innovation meets the law. As a firm we constantly strive to deliver the highest quality work and superior service on every matter entrusted to us. Working at Cooley provides an opportunity for collaboration, challenge and reward. We are all part of one firm dedicated to maintaining a diverse workplace that values and celebrates differences. It is the unique abilities and perspectives of every individual at Cooley that creates a rewarding workplace, and a key part of what makes us Cooley. Our people-first culture, philosophy and firmwide commitment to inclusion and wellness is central to our success and the driving forces behind our global growth. Our cooperative spirit is the trademark of the Cooley culture and every employee in every department is instrumental to the success of the firm. Cooley is devoted to continually advancing our standing as one of the world’s greatest law firms, and we believe part of that is achieved when we live up to the promise of making our firm a great place to work.

Business Litigation (Regulatory) Overview

Cooley’s Litigation department has a long history of solving complex issues at the intersection of law and innovation. Led by sophisticated and formidable advocates, our team of 425+ litigators successfully handles high-stakes disputes for cutting-edge global companies, with experience working across 100+ state, federal and international courts.

Cooley is seeking a midlevel associate who focuses on litigation and/or regulatory enforcement investigations involving content moderation, platform regulation and AI matters to join our global team in our London office. Ideal applicants will have 2-5 years of experience focusing on tech-based investigations or litigation. Familiarity with UK and EU frameworks—including the UK Online Safety Act, the EU AI Act and EU Digital Services Act, European Commission and Ofcom enforcement, and emerging global online safety and AI regulations is highly preferred. Successful candidates will have a high level of academic achievement, the ability to engage directly with clients and lead significant projects, general tech fluency, and impeccable analytical and writing skills.

Experience

Key Requirements

• Ideal candidates will either be practicing within an established litigation and regulatory practice at a leading global firm.
• Be familiar with global frameworks such as the UK Online Safety Act, EU Digital Services Act, and EU AI Act.

Qualities

• Keen interest in cross-border content moderation, platform regulation and AI matters issues.
• The desire to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player, motivated by the firm’s growth strategy for London and the collective purpose of advising the world’s most innovative companies.
• Strong technical ability with enthusiasm for challenging legal work and self-improvement.
• Excellent communication skills evidenced by clear, precise and practical written and oral advice.
• Ability to manage complex projects, including delegation and supervisory skills where appropriate.
• Motivation to support business development activity and an aptitude for building strong client relationships, as well as identifying new business opportunities.
• A commitment to Cooley’s unique culture of inclusivity, collaboration and mutual respect.

Type of Work

• The European technology regulatory and investigations practice predominantly advises on content moderation, platform regulation and AI investigations and disputes. .
• The team helps clients navigate risks associated with new technology, digital assets, and emerging digital regulations including EU AI Act, EU Digital Services Act, UK Online Safety Act.
• Advising clients on their engagement with international regulators and policymakers is another key component to the work.

Professional Qualifications

• UK, EU or foreign qualified lawyer (2-5PQE)
• Strong academic background is essential

Diversity, equity and inclusion statement:

We strive to create an inclusive and rewarding environment that allows our people to thrive both professionally and personally. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Firm will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. The Firm does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, promotion, termination, and access to benefits and training