Financia Services Regulation / Commercial IT, Senior Associate
- Recruiter
- BCL Legal
- Location
- England, London, City of London
- Salary
- £80000 - £112000 per annum
- Posted
- 25 Apr 2022
- Closes
- 22 May 2022
- Ref
- RC100912
- Contact
- Richard Coward
- Job Title
- Solicitor
- Practice Area
- Financial Services
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Commercial Intellectual Property - City of London - Private Practice
If you are a talented, entrepreneurial and ambitious lawyer, who sees things a bit differently, this could be the opportunity for you. A market-leading legal advisory business with technology at its core requires an Intellectual Property Solicitor to help to shape the future of the team.
The Firm
The firm is a rapidly-growing business with the resources, international network and client list of a global law firm. The firm boasts over 2,500 lawyers in more than 85 jurisdictions. This makes them one of the largest legal businesses in the world with a global footprint that exceeds that of any traditional firm.
The Team
The Commercial Technology team has established itself as one of the strongest in the UK. Their legal professionals work with clients in sectors as diverse as software and services, online, content, equipment and telecommunications, building extensive knowledge and insight into the legal and commercial challenges they face.
In business sectors that are being transformed by technology, we guide our clients with their technology procurement and deployment. We support them in the development of their online and digital commerce activities and work with supply-side providers to banking, insurance, media, professional services, retail and travel companies as well as to the public sector.
The team encourages consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you with some flexibility, please do discuss with us.
The Role
The firms is looking to recruit a Senior Associate into the financial services part of our leading Commercial Technology team.
You will work with all partners in the team across the partners' various specialisms. As such the role will suit someone with a broad interest in the Financial Services.
You will be responsible for supporting on a wide range of contracting and advisory projects with a regulatory focus for clients ranging from start-ups to large-scale financial institutions. You will also be involved also on cross-functional projects with other services lines with the wider firm.
You will be expected to develop and apply in depth knowledge of the FS sector to deliver commercial solutions for our clients in this sector.
The Candidate
You will have:
* Experience advising on high end commercial technology matters including complex commercial agreements, licences etc.
* Experience providing regulatory advice across a range of areas including regulated and unregulated products and services in the UK such as payments, e-money etc.
* A sound technical understanding of the regulatory landscape within the FS sector in the UK and Europe.
* An in-depth understanding of the key technologies used by businesses within the FS sector and how to apply the regulatory framework within the UK to the products and services developed by those businesses.
* Experience handling and managing complex legal projects with a regulatory focus and a strong track record of delivery.
Benefits
- Flexible working
- Highly competitive salary structure
- Fantastic benefits package
- First class training and career development programme
To apply for this position, please contact Richard Coward at BCL Legal