Privacy, Data and Technology Transactions Associate
London – £180,000 - £300,000
London | Elite International PlatformThis is an opportunity to join a top-tier international law firm with a market-leading Privacy, Cybersecurity, Technology and Data practice in London.
The team operates at the intersection of technology, regulation, IP and complex commercial work, advising some of the world’s most sophisticated corporates, financial institutions and technology-led businesses. The London group is fully embedded within a global practice and is consistently instructed on matters that are genuinely high-value, novel and often precedent-setting.
The Role The role offers a broad, intellectually rigorous practice spanning advisory, transactional and contentious work. Associates are trusted early with responsibility and work closely with partners who are deeply embedded in the global tech and data market.
Your work will include:
- Advising on data protection and ePrivacy issues across product development, digital services and international operations
- Supporting clients on cybersecurity preparedness, incident response and regulatory investigations
- Drafting and negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements, including cloud, outsourcing, software licensing, systems integration and strategic alliances
- Advising on technology disputes, renegotiations and regulatory risk
- Exposure to AI, digital regulation and emerging technology frameworks, including cross-border and multi-jurisdictional matters
- Working closely with colleagues across the US, Europe and Asia on integrated global mandates
- Highly ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 across technology, outsourcing, privacy and data
- A genuinely international practice, with London playing a strategic role in global mandates
- Strong culture of collaboration, intellectual curiosity and long-term development
- Associates are encouraged to develop a distinct profile rather than operate as narrow specialists
- 2–8 years’ PQE (England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction)
- Experience in data protection, privacy, technology, IP or commercial contracts
- Comfortable operating across regulatory, transactional and advisory workstreams
- Strong drafting skills and an interest in complex, high-end matters
- International mindset and confidence working with demanding global clients
Why This Role?
- Access to premium global work without siloing
- Exposure to cutting-edge issues in AI, cyber, digital regulation and technology risk
- Clear investment in associate development and progression
- London platform with genuine international leverage and visibility
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 - £300,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: London
- Reference: 1308999
