Commercial/Technology Associate - 2-6PQE
A leading international law firm is seeking a talented Technology Transactions Associate (2-6 PQE) to join its highly regarded London team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to work on some of the most innovative and complex technology projects in the market, advising a diverse client base across a range of sectors.
The team is recognised for its expertise in advising on cutting-edge technology, telecommunications and commercial transactions, and continues to play a key role in helping clients navigate digital transformation, emerging technologies and large-scale technology implementations.
The Role
You will advise on a broad spectrum of technology-focused commercial matters, including:
- Cloud computing and SaaS agreements
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects and related commercial arrangements
- Business process and IT outsourcing agreements
- Software development, licensing and support contracts
- Technology implementation and transformation projects
- Telecommunications and digital infrastructure matters
- Strategic commercial agreements involving complex technology solutions
This role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to work alongside market-leading technology lawyers on high-value, often international transactions.
Candidate Requirements
Applications are welcomed from lawyers with:
- Approximately 2-6 years' post-qualification experience
- Experience gained within a leading private practice firm and/or a technology-focused in-house legal team
- Strong experience advising on technology and commercial contracts, particularly cloud/SaaS, outsourcing, software development and implementation projects
- A solid understanding of the key legal and commercial issues arising in technology transactions, including:
- Warranties and indemnities
- Limitation of liability provisions
- Service level agreements (SLAs)
- Transition and exit arrangements
- Change control mechanisms
- Software escrow arrangements
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- A commercially focused and pragmatic approach to advising clients
The Opportunity
This position provides the chance to join a collaborative and highly respected technology practice at a time of significant growth. You will work on cutting-edge matters involving AI, digital transformation and complex technology procurements while benefiting from excellent career development opportunities, high levels of responsibility and exposure to sophisticated clients and transactions.
If you are a technology transactions lawyer looking to take the next step in your career within a market-leading team, we would be pleased to hear from you.
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