Description
Pinsent Masons is seeking an ambitious and commercially focused Senior Associate (4+ PQE) OR Managing Senior Associate (7+ PQE) to join our market-leading Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) team.
The successful candidate will work with a talent and market-leading Tier 1 ranked team, advising on some of the most innovative, complex and business-critical technology and digital transformation projects in the UK and internationally.
Responsibilities:
- Advising on complex technology procurements, outsourcing arrangements and managed service agreements.
- Leading negotiations relating to software development, software licensing, SaaS, cloud computing and technology implementation projects.
- Supporting major digital transformation and business change programmes across a range of sectors.
- Advising clients on telecommunications, digital infrastructure and connectivity projects, including next-generation technology initiatives.
- Providing strategic advice on the legal and commercial implications of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, data-driven services and digital platforms.
- Drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, service arrangements and technology contracts.
- Managing workstreams on large, multi-jurisdictional projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Supervising and developing junior lawyers and supporting their technical and professional growth.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, acting as a trusted adviser on strategic technology matters.
- Supporting business development initiatives, client presentations, thought leadership and market engagement activities.
Requirements:
- Significant post-qualification experience in technology, commercial or TMT law.
- Strong experience advising on technology contracts, outsourcing or digital transformation projects.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Experience managing complex matters and competing stakeholder interests.
- Strong client relationship and matter management capabilities.
- Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for innovation and emerging technologies.
- An interest in mentoring and developing junior team members.
- A collaborative approach and ability to work across sectors and jurisdictions.
- A proactive attitude towards business development and market engagement.
Benefits:
- Market-leading technology and digital transformation work.
- Access to high-profile clients and complex strategic projects.
- Clear opportunities for progression and career development.
- A collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Flexible and agile working.
- Investment in technical excellence and leadership development.
- The opportunity to work alongside recognised leaders in the TMT market.