Department: Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)
PQE: 2 - 5
Duration: Permanent
Location: London
Reports to: Partner
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
- Consumer Law
- 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.
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.
Inclusion & 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. Dentons is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from everyone of any age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, neurodiversity, disability, or with parental or caring responsibilities. We also offer flexible working hours.
