Technology Lawyer

Join one of the UK's leading Tech teams, working with disruptive start-ups and major international players on transactional matters, in a unit headed by an influential Partner.

You will provide pragmatic, results-driven advice with an enviable book of clients within emerging and fast-changing sectors with international interests.

The Firm

Top 50, with an abundance of Legal 500 ranked teams and colleagues across all notions of Commercial law, the firm's gravity perpetuates not only regionally but within the national market in terms of quality, service and legal expertise.

They were consistently hallmarked as "UK Law Firm of the Year" whilst being the leading Commercial firm outside of the City. Their longstanding excellence has been awarded nationally by Chambers UK (70% of Partners are specifically Chambers ranked) The Legal 500 and Legal Cheek to name a few.

The firm receives numerous accolades and leads by example regarding culture, empowerment, progression and diversity.

Calling Bristol home for over 100 years, the firm's growth has come naturally, resisting external influence and remaining independent to ensure they holistically support colleagues, clients and the local community.

Diversity and inclusion are a strategic priority, understanding that talent resides in the individual and focused on platforming staff to achieve their career and life goals.

Being a firm believer of "actions speak louder than words", staff thrive in an open, communal, and collaborative environment underpinned by people-first mindset. This is put into practice via continued and structured personal and career development, speaking for itself given nearly half of all existing Partners trained at the firm.

Working in the Bristol office or from home if preferred, your influence upon the team will be immediate. Day-to-day, you'll take advantage of a balanced team structure, approachable leadership and paralegal support, along with the use of technologies ensuring your time is used efficiently.

The Role

1+ PQE Technology Lawyer to join T1, Chambers ranked team with Bristol Top 50

Taking ownership of complex and high-quality matters involving all aspects of IT project, technology and data law, you will work closely with an enviable book of clients with high degree of trust and responsibility in issues relating to procurement and licensing of Tech.

Working with IT service providers, vendors in key sectors such as Energy, Transport, Cyber, Fintech, Insurance and Healthcare, be it with start-ups and disruptors, or some of the largest providers in the world, on increasingly complex and valued cases.

At UK and international level, you will be heavily involved in outsourcing, licensing, Fintech, data security, Big Data, AI and Digital media, to name a few, often working on first-of-their-kind projects.

You will be commercial-driven, sharp, and looking to continually develop and take advantage of the firm's ongoing progression opportunities.

The Requirements

• 1+ PQE transactional experience in tech, data protection and/or cyber. No limit to PQE
• Experience in managing and exceeding client expectations and building relationships
• Commercially minded, whilst being a strong team player
  

This is a rare opportunity to work at City-level, whilst enjoying the lifestyle afforded to those living outside of London. The team are the best at what they do, whilst respecting life balance in a progressive environment.