Commercial Technology and Data Lawyer
- Employer
- Lipson Lloyd Jones
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £Excellent plus City firm benefits
- Closing date
- 21 Jun 2019
- Reference
- 65766
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- Practice area
- Information technology and telecoms
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 3 years, 4 years, 5 years, 6 years
- Position
- Solicitor
- Sector
- Private practice
Job Details
THE FIRM
A leading International, full-service law firm, working with clients in the world's most dynamic industries.
Clients range from promising new start-ups to multinational leaders of industry, with a client base that includes 60% of the world's top 50 brands. In every case, the firm provides specialised legal advice, backed by a finely-tuned commercial intelligence.
THE ROLE
Within the firm's Commercial Technology and Data team for which you will need experience in the following areas (depending on level of PQE):
Commercial technology, including working with tech companies at all stages.
Consumer law advising ecommerce platforms.
Data protection
Corporate support and demonstrating project management will be important
Management/working with junior team members
Working with US companies desirable
The associate will be encouraged and supported actively to develop business and their own specialisms and client contacts and play a supporting role to the partners.
The role involves a high level of client contact and the associate will conduct client meetings and negotiations under the supervision of the partners.
ABOUT YOU
A team player, you will have developed excellent drafting skills and will be looking for the next step in your career.
It is expected that the successful candidate will have broad commercial technology experience working with companies at all stages and will be able to lead on advising on business models as well as the commercial risks associated with them.
UK qualified, you will have 4-7PQE in the UK preferably gained with a City law firm.
In house experience will also be looked upon favourably.
The firm is happy to consider candidates on an interim basis and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
The following experience/skills are essential:
Excellent analytical and drafting skills
A commercial focus
A proven track record in business development
A high level of client contact and previous responsibility for client files
Strong academics and technical ability
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Company
Lipson Lloyd-Jones (LLJ) was established in 1987. We provide comprehensive, nationwide coverage of the legal recruitment marketplace from our offices in the City of London and Manchester city centre. Combining extensive experience with state of the art methodology and personal attention, our service is tailored to meet the precise needs of clients and candidates alike.
Private Practice:
Our client base is vast, encompassing the Magic Circle, major provincial firms, countless small, medium and niche practices in London and nationwide, as well as a large portfolio of practices across the globe. Our instructions cover every legal discipline at every level.
In House:
We act on behalf of key national and multi-national players within the banking, financial services, industrial, manufacturing, construction & engineering, commercial, technology, telecoms and regulatory sectors, handling vacancies at all levels.
Professional Suport:
Our Professional Support Department, established in 1999, is dedicated to sourcing and placing lawyers within this specialist area of recruitment. Uniquely, we have two senior consultants concentrating solely on PSL placements. Their expertise, allied to regular, targeted advertising, has enabled us to develop an extensive database of exceptional candidates.
An Individual Service:
Our consultants have accumulated unrivalled experience within this most intricate and specialised of market places. Their combination of insight, professionalism, dedication and enthusiasm ensures that our clients and candidates have the edge throughout the recruitment process.
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