Description
We are recruiting for a Commercial and Technology specialist to join our thriving Scottish Tech and Media Team in Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Aberdeen.
Our team advises on a broad range of commercial matters across a number of technology sectors and practice areas, focusing on work of the highest quality. Clients range from large blue chips to smaller commercial entities working with cutting-edge technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts such as outsourcing, SaaS, services, collaboration, licensing, supply, and distribution agreements;
- Providing commercial, IP, IT, and data protection advice;
- Advising on sectors such as Financial Services;
- Providing efficient professional support for partners and team members;
- Developing professional relationships with clients;
- Supporting the wider group in developing business;
- Involvement in marketing events.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of IP, IT, technology, and data protection issues, as well as strong general commercial expertise;
- 2-6 years of post-qualification experience in a City, major regional, or leading international firm or industry in-house company;
- Experience and confidence in dealing directly with clients;
- Excellent drafting skills and the ability to translate legal theory into practical advice;
- Excellent analytical skills and experience of running your own files and assisting partners on complex, higher-value deals and transactions;
- Sound judgment and good interpersonal and consultancy skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually);
- Flexible, hybrid working policy;
- Generous bonus scheme;
- Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service);
- Holiday exchange scheme;
- Private medical insurance;
- Enhanced parental leave;
- Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent.