Technology & Data Associate
Greater London – £180,000 - £210,000
Build the future of AI & digital regulation — Associate (2-3 PQE) | LondonA US-headquartered firm with a global tech pedigree is scaling its London Technology, Data & Digital practice following a high-profile partner lateral. If you live at the intersection of AI, privacy, cybersecurity, and platform regulation, this is a chance to help shape the team from the ground up.
What you'll do
- Advise on end-to-end EU/UK tech and data frameworks: GDPR/UK GDPR, EU AI Act, DSA/DMA, Data Act, Online Safety Act, NIS2.
- Product counsel for launches and features (privacy-by-design, safety, transparency, algorithmic accountability).
- Guide clients through regulatory engagement (ICO, Ofcom, CMA) and cross-border incident response/data breaches.
- Structure and negotiate technology transactions and data-rich commercial agreements.
- Help shape policy positions, thought leadership, and client playbooks for AI and digital regulation.
- Take visible ownership on mandates with direct client access; mentor juniors as the team grows.
- Around 2-3 PQE in tech/privacy/digital regulation
- Hands-on with one or more of: GDPR/UK GDPR, AI Act, DSA/DMA, OSA, NIS2, Data Act, platform liability, adtech, fintech or safety-by-design.
- Comfort operating across ambiguous, fast-moving regulatory landscapes; crisp drafting; confident stakeholder management.
- A commercial mindset and appetite for early-stage team building and BD.
- Deep AI/digital regulation credentials alongside a growing London bench and seamless US/EU collaboration.
- Genuine front-row seat with scale-up potential: clear progression, client ownership, and optional involvement in policy work.
- Modern working culture; high-growth, low-ego environment; City office with hybrid flexibility.
- Be part of a London build that serves household-name tech clients, founders, investors and financial institutions across Europe.
- Shape practice assets (toolkits, templates, training) and your own niche (AI safety, child safety, platform governance, data transfers, etc.).
- Top of the market compensation and benefits commensurate with a leading international platform.
Dalton is an Associate Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, having been with the company for over two years. He focuses on the American market, where his key duties include sourcing and placing top legal talent with leading firms and corporations, managing the job search process, and providing career guidance and market insights to candidates. Dalton stays informed of industry trends and developments to best serve both his clients and candidates. After earning his law degree from Manchester Metropolitan University, Dalton spent 9 months as a Legal Recruitment Consultant focusing on the Texas market before joining Douglas Scott. In his spare time, he enjoys going to the gym, exploring Manchester’s public houses and eateries, and watching Erik’s Mighty Reds on the weekend.
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Data Protection
- Type: Solicitor / FILEX
- Salary: £180,000 - £210,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Greater London
- Reference: 1282336
