International Law Firm, Seeking Senior Technology & AI Expert
International Law Firm, Seeking Senior Technology & AI Expert
The Opportunity
A leading international law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Technology Transactions team in London.
This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of technology and telecommunications-focused commercial matters, including:
- SaaS and cloud services agreements
- IT outsourcing projects
- Software licensing arrangements
- Technology development and implementation projects
- AI contracting and governance matters
The successful candidate will have a strong background in technology transactions, coupled with experience advising on the legal and governance aspects of artificial intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex technology transactions with partner support where required.
- Advise clients on AI-related contractual, regulatory and governance issues.
- Negotiate and draft a wide variety of technology and commercial agreements.
- Provide strategic and commercially focused advice on technology procurement and implementation projects.
- Manage client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.
- Support and mentor junior lawyers within the team.
Candidate Profile
- A minimum of 6 years' post-qualification experience.
- Significant experience in technology transactions gained within a leading law firm or relevant in-house environment.
- Proven exposure to AI contracting, governance or regulatory matters.
- Strong knowledge of commercial technology agreements, including:
- Warranties and indemnities
- Limitation of liability provisions
- Service levels (SLAs)
- Change control mechanisms
- Transition and exit arrangements
- Software escrow arrangements
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and client management skills.
- The ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and commercially.
- A genuine interest in developing expertise within the rapidly evolving AI legal landscape.
The Environment
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, international practice with a strong reputation in the technology sector. The firm offers:
- Exposure to high-profile, cross-border matters
- Significant client contact and responsibility
- A supportive and collegiate culture
- Strong professional development opportunities
- Flexible and agile working arrangements
- A commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing
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