Associate Commercial

Job Title: Commercial Technology & Data Associate

Ready to take your career to the next level

Were one of the UKs most forward-thinking law firms built on a foundation of innovation collaboration and ambition. Join us and lets shape the future together.

** Note to agencies we are in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not accepting applications from agencies.

The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Associate Commercial Technology & Data Protection
• Team: Commercial - Tech & Data
• Location: Hybrid working from Bristol Exeter or Manchester
• Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible
• Why this role matters: This is an excellent opportunity work alongside a highly successful team whilst being involved in innovative complex and high-profile matters

What youll do

In this role youll:

• Work as part of a motivated and supportive team advising a wide range of high quality national and regional clients including household names and highly successful national and international businesses
• Advise technology suppliers and scale up businesses on the launch of their products and services (in particular AI and SaaS services) and help negotiate complex technology contracts with customers
• Work with users of technology in key sectors for example Retail & Consumer Islamic Finance and Energy & Infrastructure on the implementation of technology projects / technology procurement (e.g. assisting with outsourcing cloud services software licensing)
• Have the opportunity to work on complex data protection and cybersecurity projects including data protection compliance audits DPIAs complex data subject access requests data processing arrangements and international data transfers. You will also be involved in working on and delivering to clients our award winning data breach preparedness product BreachReddi (BreachReddi Get data breach ready Foot Anstey)
• Advising on strategic uses of data such as database optimisation the monetisation of customer databases and marketing strategies
• Support our market leading corporate and private equity sector on commercial technology and data aspects of corporate/ PE transactions (including assisting with due diligence on major deals and negotiating transitional services arrangements) often working alongside City and US firms as part of our co-counsel model

What were looking for

Were seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced client-focused environment and:

• Brings experience as a Commercial Technology and Data Associate ideally at 2 years PQE who has gained exposure to a wide variety of commercial matters with a focus on technology and data protection possessing a genuine passion for this area of law
• Is able to demonstrate a positive and pragmatic approach to finding the right solutions to meet a clients business needs
• Is a strong communicator with good rapport building skills and the resilience to work under pressure with an ability to forge lasting relationships with clients
• Is keen to create opportunities to further enhance their profile and that of the firm by engaging with a variety of business development opportunities
• Shares our passion for innovation collaboration and achieving great things with others
• Youll share our passion for innovation collaboration and achieving great things together.

Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey were committed to making a difference for our people our clients and society. Heres what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names thriving startups and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human entrepreneurial inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health support gym memberships).
• An open flexible working environment.
• For a full list of our competitive benefits package please clickhere

Ready to apply

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• Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
• Our team will review your application and be in touch whatever the outcome.

• Invited for interview
• With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
• Were here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments were more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview well contact you to discuss the themes well cover and answer any questions you might have.
• If youd like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview just let us know.

Lets make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.