Senior Associate - Data Privacy & Technology

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East, our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw, which facilitates our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We believe it is our people that make us unique. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business responsibly and sustainably, guided by the principles of ESG.

The Team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our commercial team here in Manchester, focusing on data privacy and technology. The team in Manchester includes a partner, four associates, and a trainee, with expertise in both private and public sector work. The team works closely with the wider national Commercial team, based in London, Birmingham, and Exeter.

The team has expertise in non-contentious data privacy, regularly supporting clients and other teams nationally and internationally with data privacy advice and drafting. The team's data work includes advisory work, drafting and negotiating stand-alone contracts, and inputting into data considerations for other teams, from corporate due diligence support to data sharing within the social housing sector.

Technology contracts are a key focus of the team, who regularly draft and negotiate various technology and IT contracts, taking a key part in the firm-wide technology sector led by the partner in the team. The key sectors for the team currently include technology, private healthcare, fertility, and social housing, all of which involve interesting data considerations.

The Role

Working as part of a high-performing national team, you will advise clients (some of which are household names) on a diverse range of data privacy matters and technology contracts. The role will include providing a first-class service to clients, proactive marketing/profile raising, and exceptional client and team/office management. Examples of work you will undertake include:

• Advising on data privacy compliance and formulating analysis and legal strategies;
• Advising on data sharing and processing arrangements, both stand-alone and in wider commercial arrangements;
• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of technology agreements, including consultancy agreements, outsourcing arrangements, SaaS licenses, 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 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 participating in business development activities;
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures;
• Participating in department and firm-wide marketing initiatives.

What you will need

The firm has a Career Development Framework that outlines the competencies we expect of those at these grades. For this role, we require:

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

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity, and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability for the role, treated equally irrespective of ethnicity, gender (including trans and non-binary), race, disability, religion, and sexual orientation.

If you require further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team at recruit@trowers.com.

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