Commercial Contracts/Technology Lawyer 3-5pqe

THE FIRM

A leading Thames Valley law firm

THE ROLE

A Commercial Solicitor with 3-5pqe is sought to join the firm's dynamic and friendly Commercial & Technology Team.

Clients include global and international companies with regional headquarters based in the UK or mainland Europe; mid-market UK companies and fast-growing and entrepreneurial businesses.

The team provides legal services to the UK/EMEA operating entities of US-owned companies.

For many clients they act as external, and often sole, legal counsel providing day to day advice on commercial contractual matters and data protection.

Many of their clients are in the technology, media, retail and hospitality & leisure sectors.

THE CANDIDATE

A solicitor with excellent training and a solid understanding of key commercial areas including contract law, data protection, AI, consumer law, intellectual property and competition law, with awareness of how these intersect with other practice areas such as corporate transactions, employment and dispute resolution.

You should have a genuine interest in understanding clients' businesses, building long term relationships and adopting a solution oriented, adaptable approach to shifting priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commercial contracts, frequently with an international aspect, including manufacturing and distribution agreements, outsourcing agreements.
• Technology contracts (including SaaS agreements, Cloud solutions, website and app development, hosting agreements and AI).
• Digital media and Ecommerce.
• Consumer law.
• Marketing, advertising and sponsorship.
• Data Protection.
• Data licensing and commercialisation.
• Intellectual property management, commercialisation, protection and enforcement.
• Providing subject matter support and expertise for corporate acquisitions and restructurings.

In return you can expect a market rate salary and excellent benefits package.