Solicitor / Lawyer - Technology

We are expanding our network of Technology Lawyers at all PQE experience. If you are interested in finding out more, and in exploring or developing a flexible career, join us at Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing. General overview of responsibilities : Provide guidance on information and communication technology matters, including software licensing, telecom contracts, and IT implementation projects. Drafting and Negotiating various technology-related agreements, such as software development, licensing, and outsourcing contracts. Ensure compliance with data protection laws, including GDPR, and advise on privacy issues, data monetization, and cybersecurity. Manage intellectual property rights, including patents, trademarks, and copyrights, and handle IP disputes. Support large-scale commercial transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and technology commercialization. Advise clients on regulatory issues affecting the technology sector, including consumer protection and telecoms regulation. Skills and Qualifications : Ideally someone with a combination of legal expertise, technical understanding, and the ability to navigate complex commercial and regulatory environments. Must have relevant UK experience in a similar practice area and be available to commence assignments at short notice. Strong understanding of technology law, including intellectual property, data protection, and commercial law. Familiarity with the technology industry and its trends, including emerging technologies like fintech, healthtech, and AI. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with clients and stakeholders. Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients, often in a fast-paced environment. About Elevate Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia. About Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing provides an unparalleled platform for you to work with innovative companies and law firms worldwide on various exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, and professional network, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs. As a member of our talent community, you will benefit from Elevate’s curated training suite to enhance and develop your skills. You will have access to hands-on support, networking opportunities, and accessing the most up-to-date resources. By joining our global community of Talent, you will get the opportunity to work with our best top law firms and law department customers. Diversity and Inclusion Policy Equitability and inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business. As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.