Commercial (Data/Digital) Senior Associate
- Employer
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, Bristol
- Salary
- £90000 - £120000 per annum + Excellent Benefits
- Closing date
- 19 Feb 2025
- Reference
- BBBH55765
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- Vacancy Type
- Barristers, Private Practice
- Experience Level
- Senior Level
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial
- PQE
- 7+ Years
Job Details

Senior Associate - Digital Technology, Data Protection & Innovative Technologies - Bristol
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate with expertise in digital technology, data protection, and emerging technologies to join a leading national firm in Bristol. The firm works with an impressive range of FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 clients, public sector organizations, educational institutions, and industry bodies. The digital, tech, and data team is growing, and the role offers the chance to work on high-profile, business-critical projects across a wide array of industries. The firm also has a strong international presence, working alongside US colleagues and other Lex Mundi member firms to handle multi-jurisdictional transactions and projects.
About the Role
In this role, you will play a key part in advising clients on a variety of cutting-edge digital transformation projects, data privacy, cybersecurity, and the implementation of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. You'll work closely with clients across diverse sectors, helping them adopt new technologies to enhance their productivity, improve competitiveness, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will be involved in advising on complex technology transactions, including software licensing, IT service agreements, and system implementations.
The role provides the opportunity to work on projects spanning multiple industries, such as advanced manufacturing, energy transition, transport and logistics, and international trade. You'll also support clients exploring digital innovation, helping them navigate the regulatory landscape and implement technology solutions that drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise on the legal aspects of complex technology transactions, including software licensing, IT services, data protection, and cybersecurity.
- Support digital transformation and innovation projects across multiple sectors, advising on technology adoption, risk management, and compliance.
- Provide strategic counsel on data protection and privacy matters, as well as cybersecurity, helping clients manage and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with colleagues across national and international teams on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters.
- Guide clients on the use of emerging technologies, including generative AI, blockchain, and other transformative tools.
This is an exciting time to join a vibrant and collaborative team that thrives on creativity and supports one another while tackling complex, business-critical challenges.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in digital technology, data protection, or related areas, gained at a City or large regional firm, or in-house. You will bring a strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and a genuine enthusiasm for technology law.
Key Requirements:
- At least 7 years of post-qualification experience in digital technology, data protection, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience advising on complex technology transactions, digital transformation, data protection, and cybersecurity.
- Strong knowledge of software licensing, IT services, and regulatory compliance in the digital tech space.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain is highly desirable.
- A practical, client-focused approach to legal issues, with the ability to deliver clear, actionable advice.
You should also have a passion for building relationships, both internally and externally, and a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.
Why Join?
This role offers a dynamic and rewarding career path with opportunities to:
- Work on high-profile, international projects, with the possibility of secondments overseas.
- Collaborate with industry leaders across various sectors and work on the cutting edge of digital transformation.
- Participate in ground-breaking digital initiatives and tackle complex legal challenges.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements, a supportive team culture, and a range of well-being initiatives.
- Be rewarded with a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a forward-thinking legal team, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV or contact Tom Amer at tom@jmc-legal.com for a confidential discussion
Company
JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.
We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.
What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.
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