Tech, IP & Data Lawyer

Intellectual Property (IP), IT and Data Protection Lawyer A highly successful international firm in Bristol are looking for an experienced Senior Associate or Managing Associate to join their Tech, IP & Data team. This role will form a crucial part of their team, supporting clients principally across the Financial Services sector and more widely on occasion, handling a range of technology projects and advice relating to Fintech, tech procurement and outsourcing. The Role As an Intellectual Property Lawyer in this team, you would: - Work as part of a wider technology and commercial team on high value, strategic procurements and contracts - Provide non-contentious advice on a wide range of technology projects, including framework agreements, collaborations, software purchases, digital transformation projects, cloud migration and outsourcing - Supervise, manage and mentor more junior members of the team - Take an active role in business development, including preparing pitches and tenders, providing training and building client relationships - Work on site with clients where required, including the option for virtual and in-person secondments About You To be successful in your application for this IP Lawyer vacancy, you will: - Have a track record of advising and leading technology transactions and procurements for Financial Services sector clients - Have a minimum of 5 years post qualified experience gained within the Technology/Commercial team at a national or specialist law firm, or relevant in-house legal team - Be a motivated self-starter with ambitions to take a leading role in delivery of more complex, strategic client work (with Partner oversight and support as required) - Demonstrate outstanding technical ability, particularly within negotiating, drafting and advising on complex contracts - Be client focussed approach with the ability to nurture long standing relationships - Have the drive and ambition to succeed as a key senior component of the team at TLT, with the commitment to developing the firm's offering locally and nationally In return the firm will invest in you. They want you to be successful. You will manage your own projects (with Partner oversight as required) ensuring your experience is varied and broad. Through the firms national service lines you will work with notable clients and become an FS sector specialist. You will receive bespoke training, ensuring you have the technical, commercial and management skills to build an effective and successful practice. The Offering The successful IP Lawyer will be rewarded with: - A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package - Collaborative, supportive and inclusive team environment - Genuine progression opportunities - The opportunity to work across the industry from innovative start-up technology companies seeking investment, to university spin-outs, as well as major international product manufacturers Apply Now! To be considered for this Intellectual Property Lawyer vacancy, apply here with an up to date copy of your CV or contact Kelly-Anne Willis at BCL Legal for further information or a confidential discussion. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.