Associate/Senior Associate – Commercial IT

About Us
Our client are a leading law firm with a global client base, specialising in life sciences and technology. Their Commercial IT team is part of an internationally recognised IT practice, working on high-profile transactions where technology is central. Our client serves clients across technology, life sciences, financial services, government, sports, and media sectors.

Key Responsibilities
The Commercial IT team handles standalone transactional and advisory work, leading IT-related deals for both users and providers. Key areas include:

• Technology Contracts – Software licensing, systems integration, hardware supply
• IT & Business Process Outsourcing – Infrastructure, application development, offshoring projects
• Digital Transformation – Cloud computing, AI, blockchain, fintech, adtech, healthtech
• Emerging Technologies & Regulations – AI, cybersecurity, distributed ledger tech, open source software
• Telecoms – Advising on network rollouts, mobile, and tech providers
• Commercial Work – Procurement, distribution, joint ventures, and public sector procurement

The Role
Our client are seeking a mid-level associate or senior associates with strong commercial IT experience. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the sector, eager to engage in business development, and take ownership of fee-earning responsibilities. We also welcome candidates with broader commercial experience seeking to specialise in IT transactions.

Our Culture & Values
We offer a collaborative and friendly working environment, with a focus on trust and mutual respect. Our remote working policy supports flexible work arrangements, and we provide all necessary tools for home working. We embrace values of Ambition, Bravery, Curiosity, and Friendliness, and are committed to staff welfare and work-life balance, with no billing targets.

Our Diversity & Inclusion initiatives are led by partners, and our Wellbeing Programme supports staff in physical, mental, financial, and community wellbeing.

Training & Career Progression
We have a coaching culture with regular informal feedback and formal appraisals. We provide mentoring schemes and offer numerous opportunities for training, both internally and externally. We highly value personal and professional development at all levels.

Rewards & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, a bonus structure aligned with our collaborative culture, and a flexible benefits package focused on staff and family wellbeing.

Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and are signatories of the Law Society’s Diversity and Inclusion Charter. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, training, pay, and career progression, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

For more information on our values and D&I policies, please visit our website.