The Team
Fieldfisher is one of the fastest growing firms in the UK. Our top-ranked Technology & Data Group has an excellent opportunity based in our growing Manchester office for an Associate looking to further develop their career amongst one of the largest and best teams of lawyers in the field.
Benefits and Responsibilities
As a Senior Associate in Fieldfisher's Technology & Data Group you will:
* Work with exciting household name clients including some of the world's biggest and best known brands and technology providers - the work spans all areas of the contract lifecycle, from pre-tender advice, bid evaluation, drafting, negotiating, finalising deals, followed by post-contract support (change controls, interpretation, etc.)
* Advise on a wide range of technology and commercial contracts including cloud (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS), system integration, outsourcings, software development and software licensing
* Advise on contractual privacy issues and support on privacy compliance work where required
* Advise on regulatory issues, such as NIS 2 and DORA
* Gain experience in a broad range of technology issues and sectors, including cloud, e-commerce, financial services, telecoms and space
* Advise on AI and other innovative technologies
* Be part of a growing team that celebrates individuals and diversity and learn from our team of industry leading lawyers
* Work with some of the UK's most experienced technology and data lawyers, gaining valuable experience to help you develop and achieve your long-term career goals
* Develop as a commercial lawyer, through regular feedback loops, tailored training (both technical and soft skills), self-learning, suggested reading across a range of areas
* Work in a friendly, supportive office culture and in a collaborative team who are committed to your long-term development and success
* Enjoy a high degree of direct client contact on a day-to-day basis
Key Skills & Experience
* Qualified lawyer with proven experience in Technology & Data
* Strong academics
* Sound working knowledge of contract and commercial law
* Good understanding of IP
* Good understanding of privacy
* Good understanding of regulation as it impacts technology (eg consumer, telecoms, fintech etc) helpful but not essential
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Desire to learn and gain new skills and expertise
* Willingness to work as part of a wider team, with a desire to build strong internal and client relationships and the drive to help develop a rapidly growing practice
Inclusiveness and Diversity
At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes.
Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.
What can we offer you?
Our people are at the core of what we do. Fieldfisher's benefits package is designed to enable all colleagues to thrive in an inclusive and supportive environment. These benefits range from private health insurance, life assurance & income protection, flexi-gym discounts, season ticket loans, bike-to-work loans and much more.
Fieldfisher Manchester is based in one of the city's most vibrant destinations. We are based in the ultra-modern No.1 Spinningfields, a thriving hub for work, rest and recreation surrounded by restaurants and cafés. We are based on the 17th floor, so if you're inspired by fantastic skyline views and a bright, contemporary workspace then we will not disappoint. Offering excellent commuter links with easy access to railway, Metrolink and bus services, open plan workspaces that encourages a sense of camaraderie, hybrid working and hot-desking, bike storage, shower facilities and much more.
We have diverse teams made up of our Partners, Lawyers and Business Services Professionals, collaborating to provide outstanding service to our clients, working across our many different sectors and practice areas.
We understand the importance of collaboration outside of work with lots of different clubs and networks for our people to get involved in, including quiz nights, book club, choir, firm-funded yoga, fitness challenges, football teams, and inclusive events with our nominated charity partners. If you would like to know more, chat with our recruitment team or visit our social media channels to see for yourself!
Culture & personal development
We’re a firm with real entrepreneurial drive and we don’t believe in squashing people’s individuality. We want you to use your unique talents and experiences to help the firm grow. You can only do that by being yourself. And working closely and collaboratively with people throughout the firm. That’s why we foster a culture that encourages you to be yourself.
We’ll give you bespoke support to develop your own career. Whether that’s through allowing you to “access all areas” across the firm, funding you through training for professional development qualifications, or making sure you have a structured career plan, we’ll make sure your talents are being nurtured.
How to apply
Enter your email address on the job advert and press the 'apply now' button to submit your CV and to start your application.
Please note that we recruit on a rolling basis, meaning that your application will most likely be reviewed before the application deadline. We will continue to accept applications until we have successfully filled the role.
Fieldfisher is a European law firm with market-leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. We are an exciting, forward-thinking organisation with a particular focus on technology, financial services, energy & natural resources, and life sciences.
We are a law firm built around people with all their diversity and we strike a healthy balance between legal excellence and a down-to-earth practical approach to our clients' needs. We believe The Future is Human, so we choose a collaborative approach with an intense focus on the end-user and consider carefully how to shape our services to add the most value to our clients.
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