Senior Associate

at  Trowers Hamlins LLP

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. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We’ve always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
Job Advert Description

THE ROLE

Working as part of a high-performing national team, you will advise clients (a number of which are household names) operating in a variety of sectors on a diverse range of data privacy matters and advising on technology contracts.

The role will include a range of key activities to include providing a first-class service to clients, proactive marketing/profile raising, exceptional client and team/office management. Examples of work you will be undertaking:

• Advising on data privacy compliance and working with clients to formulate analysis and legal strategies;
• Advising on data sharing and processing arrangements both on a stand-alone basis and inputting into wider commercial arrangements;
• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of technology agreements, including consultancy agreements, outsourcing arrangements, SaaS licences and contracts for IT products and services;
• Handling contractual work, including reviewing technology supplier terms and drafting documents such as IT infrastructure services and cloud solutions;
• Assisting our national corporate teams with data protection due diligence and disclosures;
• Researching and publishing articles, and giving webinars and seminars on topical issues such as AI;
• Initiating, building and maintaining effective client relationships and proactively participating in business development activities;
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with Lexcel procedures; and
• Pro-active participation in department and firm-wide marketing initiatives.

The firm has a Career Development Framework which sets out the competencies we expect of those at these grades. For this role we require:

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent with 6 years or more PQE in advising on data privacy and technology matters;
• Excellent technical skills and innovative approach to their application;
• Proven ability to take on responsibility, manage and progress matters independently where appropriate;
• Strong client focus and service delivery