Scotland | Edinburgh, Glasgow or Aberdeen | Hybrid Working
An exciting opportunity to join a leading commercial technology and IP practice acting for an impressive client base ranging from multinational corporates and major public sector organisations to fast-growth technology businesses and innovative scale-ups.
The Opportunity
This team advises on a broad mix of commercial, technology, IP and data protection matters, with particular strength in complex technology transactions and emerging technologies. The role offers exposure to high-value, strategically significant projects across a range of sectors.
Key areas of work include:
- Advising on major technology and commercial projects, including outsourcing, systems implementation, software licensing, SaaS and telecommunications arrangements.
- Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including services, collaboration, licensing, distribution and supply contracts.
- Supporting clients on intellectual property matters including development, protection, commercialisation and exploitation of IP rights.
- Advising on complex licensing, research collaboration and technology transfer arrangements.
- Providing data protection and privacy advice to businesses operating across UK and international markets.
- Working with clients at the forefront of developments in areas such as AI, fintech, digital transformation, blockchain, life sciences and advanced technologies.
The team works with organisations across sectors including financial services, technology, life sciences, higher education, energy, infrastructure, consumer products and media.
The Team
You will join an established and highly regarded technology and commercial practice with a strong presence across the UK and access to international work. The team is known for handling sophisticated matters while maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture.
Lawyers are encouraged to build client relationships early, take responsibility for their own matters and develop specialist expertise in areas of interest, supported by excellent training and development opportunities.
About You
Suitable candidates are likely to have:
- Between 2-6 years' post-qualification experience (although candidates outside this range with relevant experience will also be considered).
- Strong commercial contracting, technology, intellectual property and/or data protection experience.
- Experience gained within a leading law firm or in-house legal team.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Confidence managing client relationships and running matters with appropriate supervision.
- Commercial awareness and a practical, solutions-focused approach to legal advice.
This firm is widely recognised as one of the strongest technology-focused firms in the UK, advising on some of the country's most significant technology projects, outsourcing arrangements and digital transformation programmes, with a longstanding reputation for advising innovative businesses within the technology sector.
This, coupled with their dedicated progression schemes and development materials, make it a truly exceptional opportunity for someone passionate about developing and being at the forefront of this discipline.
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