Non-contentious IT Senior Associate/ Partner 6+ years’ PQE BERKSHIRE

Well-regarded commercial law firm in Berkshire is looking to add either a Senior Associate or Partner to its non-contentious IT team. Candidates must be 6 or more years’ PQE. The team advises on all forms of IT and telecoms transactions and strategy, both customer and supplier-side, and is known as a ‘go-to firm for complex, large projects’. The team prides itself on its extensive in-house experience with nearly every team member having spent significant time as an in-house lawyer (employed or seconded).  This gives a unique balance of technical expertise and commercial experience, meaning the team has the capability to handle the most complex projects, whilst always delivering pragmatic, real-life solutions. The client base varies from small SMEs (across a wide range of technology and media sectors) to household names and major multinationals. The types of matters you will be involved with cover the full spectrum of high quality work - from advising on large multinational outsourcing arrangements and complex IT projects to more routine software development and licensing arrangements.  Your experience should include advising in respect of large IT system and software procurements, agile and waterfall software development methodologies, technology-enabled BPOs, system integration projects, cloud services contracts and software licensing arrangements.  Particular involvement within some (or all) of the telecoms, financial services, automotive and retail sectors would be preferable. The firm sets huge store by providing outstanding client service, along with excellent technical know-how. Whilst providing this, you will have the ability to drive performance and influence strategy from the day you join us. You will be expected to have strong business development skills and have your own network of clients and contacts.

For this pivotal role in the team we would like to hear from Partners or ‘aspiring’ Partners (from a private practice or in-house background) who want to work with this firm to help them to grow TMT nationally and support and supervise the local team.