Location/s
Birmingham
Experience Level
Intermediate
Term
Permanent
Working Hours
Full Time
Practice Area / Department
Corporate
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, we have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our commercial team here in Birmingham to focus on data privacy and technology.
The team in Birmingham includes two partners, two senior associates, two associates and a Professional Support Lawyer. The team has expertise in and a passion for non-contentious data privacy, regularly supporting clients and other teams both nationally and internationally with data privacy advice and drafting.
The Role
Working as part of a high-performing national team, you will advise clients on a diverse range of data privacy matters and technology contracts. The role will include:
* Advising on data privacy compliance and working with clients to formulate analysis and legal strategies;
* Advising on data sharing and processing arrangements;
* Drafting, negotiating and advising on technology agreements;
* Handling contractual work, including reviewing technology supplier terms;
* Assisting national corporate teams with data protection due diligence;
* Researching and publishing articles, and giving webinars on topical issues;
* Building and maintaining effective client relationships;
* Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures;
* Participating in department and firm-wide marketing initiatives.
What you will need
* Qualified solicitor or equivalent with 6 years or more PQE in advising on data privacy and technology matters;
* Excellent technical skills and innovative approach;
* Proven ability to manage and progress matters independently;
* 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.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support, please contact our recruitment team at recruit@trowers.com.
As part of our recruitment policy, candidates are subject to employment screening background checks.
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