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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in advising clients on commercial matters, particularly in IP, IT, and data protection, while effectively drafting and negotiating complex contracts. Proven ability to build professional relationships and support business development initiatives.
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IP Law ExpertiseData Protection KnowledgeCommercial Contract DraftingClient-Facing ExperienceAnalytical Skills
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Hard Skills
Commercial Contract NegotiationSaaS AgreementsLicensing AgreementsOutsourcing ContractsTechnology Transfer AgreementsPrivacy Law ComplianceIP Development and ProtectionIT and Telecoms AdvisoryHigh-Value Transaction SupportLegal Drafting Skills
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsConsultancy SkillsSound JudgmentRelationship BuildingBusiness Development Support
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesTechnology SectorsCommercial MattersData ProtectionIT ProjectsTelecoms ProjectsComplex TransactionsProfessional SupportMarketing EventsClient-Facing Role
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advise clients on a broad range of commercial matters across technology sectors and practice areas
- Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including outsourcing, SaaS, services, collaboration, licensing, supply and distribution agreements
- Provide commercial, IP, IT and data protection advice
- Advise clients in sectors such as Financial Services
- Advise on IT and telecoms projects and high-value transactions, including outsourcing, system development, SaaS and software contracts
- Advise on commercial agreements involving IP development, protection and exploitation
- Advise on complex licensing and technology transfer agreements
- Support privacy-law compliance for clients processing significant personal data
- Provide efficient professional support for partners and team members
- Develop professional relationships with clients
- Support business development across the wider group
- Participate in marketing events
- Work with colleagues across the UK and internationally on projects
Requirements
What you’ll need- Knowledge of IP, IT, technology and data protection issues
- Strong general commercial expertise
- Appropriate level of post qualification experience in a City, major regional or leading international firm or industry in-house company
- 2–6 PQE; exceptional candidates over 6 PQE may also be considered
- Experience and confidence in dealing directly with clients
- Excellent drafting skills and ability to translate legal theory into practical advice
- Excellent analytical skills
- Experience of running own files and assisting partners on complex, higher-value deals and transactions
- Sound judgment and good interpersonal and consultancy skills
- Suitably qualified applicant
- Ability to work in a client-facing role
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
- Flexible, hybrid working policy
- Generous bonus scheme
- Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
- Holiday exchange scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
- Training, business development and integration events across the UK and with global colleagues
- Ongoing training and development to support professional goals
- AI technology and tools at fingertips