Commercial Technology/TMT - Senior Associate

Are you an ambitious Commercial Technology/TMT lawyer seeking the finest work at an outstanding National firm, with notable career development and progression opportunities?

This firm has been recognised as the best law firm in the country. They offer outstanding remuneration, exposure to innovative, engaging clients and challenging work, all in a progressive environment. Their renowned Technology team is seeking a Senior Associate (6+ PQE) to join their collaborative practice.

The Firm

A truly standout company in the UK legal landscape, this firm achieves the rare balance of performing the highest quality of work with the best clients, whilst retaining an excellent working culture and work-life balance for its staff.

This innovative UK National and multi-award-winning firm has expanded rapidly across the UK in recent years. In part, this is due to their focus and ability to produce results for their prestigious client base. However, it is also due to the significant focus that the management places on hiring the best legal talent and ensuring staff flourish.

Rarely in firms operating at this level does a culture of approachability and supportiveness permeate from top to bottom. Collaboration is at the heart of the working model, and Partners willingly give up their time to train and mentor more junior team members.

Many of the lawyers have received individual recognition for their expertise, including from the Hot 100 and the Legal 500 Hall of Fame. It is a hotbed for rising stars, and the ongoing professional development is a major selling point and one reason why staff stay at the business for such long durations.

Clients range from high-net-worth individuals to some of the largest multinational companies operating globally. Staff are exposed to the highest quality work across a range of jurisdictions and are supported to provide an industry-leading service by some of the most highly regarded legal minds in the UK.

If you are an ambitious and motivated professional who is seeking to work for one of the pre-eminent law firms in the country, this is a truly unparalleled opportunity. You will be able to develop a depth of expertise which could see you ascend to the top of the legal profession in your chosen practice area.

The Role

Working with this national Legal 500 Tier 1 ranked Technology team, you will gain exposure to complex and innovative work with a diverse range of clients, from FTSE100 entities to cutting-edge start-ups.

As a key member of the team, you will gain exposure to the full range of technology, IT and data law issues which are business critical for this range of attractive clientele. Expect to delve into fintech, software and licensing, digital transformation, big data, AI, cloud computing and cybersecurity, to name just a few of the exciting areas covered.

With renowned colleagues, you will have the opportunity to develop your technical and client relationship skills while helping to cement the company's reputation as a leader in the Technology market.

You will benefit from a Scottish team with a massive growth runway ahead of them, but with the support, structure and platform of a Tier 1-ranked UK national team.

The successful candidate will be in an enviable position to develop market-leading expertise in Technology and take a significant and exciting step forward in their career.

The Ideal Candidate

• Is an ambitious individual with a minimum of 6 years PQE in Commercial Technology or TMT
• Ability to manage complex and varied workload efficiently to the highest standard
• Excellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skills
• Leadership experience and a desire to mentor junior team members
• Has a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset

What's on offer

• Working for a leading firm and award-winning employer
• An opportunity to develop real expertise in your practice area
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work
• First-rate career development opportunities
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Handsome salary
• Comprehensive benefits package and well-being considerations

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Jules Grieve at 0131 460 7747/jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential chat.