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Senior Associate

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with 6+ years PQE in data privacy and tech, have strong technical skills, manage matters independently, and focus on client service.
  • You will advise on data privacy, negotiate technology agreements, handle contracts, support due diligence, build client relationships, and contribute to marketing initiatives.

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor or equivalent with 6 years or more PQE in advising on data privacy and technology matters;
  • Excellent technical skills and innovative approach to their application;
  • Proven ability to take on responsibility, manage and progress matters independently where appropriate;
  • Strong client focus and service delivery;

Responsibilities

  • Advising on data privacy compliance and working with clients to formulate analysis and legal strategies;
  • Advising on data sharing and processing arrangements both on a stand-alone basis and inputting into wider commercial arrangements;
  • Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of technology agreements, including consultancy agreements, outsourcing arrangements, SaaS licences and contracts for IT products and services;
  • Handling contractual work, including reviewing technology supplier terms and drafting documents such as IT infrastructure services and cloud solutions;
  • Assisting our national corporate teams with data protection due diligence and disclosures;
  • Researching and publishing articles, and giving webinars and seminars on topical issues such as AI;
  • Initiating, building and maintaining effective client relationships and proactively participating in business development activities;
  • Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures; and
  • Pro-active participation in department and firm-wide marketing initiatives.

FAQs

What is the location of the Senior Associate position?

The position is located in Manchester.

What is the experience level required for this role?

The role requires an intermediate experience level, with at least 6 years of PQE in advising on data privacy and technology matters.

Is this a permanent position?

Yes, this is a permanent position.

What are the working hours for this role?

The position is full-time.

What practice area does this role focus on?

This role focuses on the Corporate practice area, specifically data privacy and technology.

What key activities will the Senior Associate be responsible for?

Key activities include advising on data privacy compliance, drafting and negotiating technology agreements, assisting corporate teams with data protection due diligence, and participating in business development activities.

What sectors does the commercial team currently focus on?

The key sectors include technology, private healthcare and fertility, and social housing.

Does the firm support diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Trowers & Hamlins values equity, diversity, and inclusion and considers all applications on merit.

What qualifications are required for this role?

The successful candidate must be a qualified solicitor or equivalent with at least 6 years of PQE in relevant matters.

Are there opportunities for professional development within the firm?

Yes, the firm has a Career Development Framework that outlines the competencies expected at various grades, indicating opportunities for professional growth.

International law firm with a broad commercial, real estate, litigation and private wealth practice.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Trowers & Hamlins is well known for its eclectic mix of specialisations combining sector leadership in the UK and across the Middle East. We help businesses and governments change the way we live and work for the better. We do this by providing commercial advice geared towards tackling tomorrow's challenges in industry. We are well known for our expertise in the real estate sector, and have thriving commercial, social housing, banking and finance, and private wealth practices, in addition to specialist practices such as planning, tax, pensions, and environment. We are a top-50 UK law firm and undertake work around the globe. We have over 170 partners and more than 1000 employees. The main office is in the City of London, with three UK regional offices in Birmingham, Exeter and Manchester. Outside the UK we have more than 80 lawyers and four offices across the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region (including Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai and Oman), as well as an office in Malaysia.