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Technology & Digital Regulation Associate
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Technology & Digital Regulation Associate | 2–4 PQE | West End | Legal 500 & Chambers Ranked Law Firm
Are you a Technology & Digital Regulation solicitor looking to develop your career within a specialist, sector-focused team? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Technology & Digital Regulation practice, advising innovative businesses across technology, media, advertising, and the creative industries.
The role offers a broad mix of data protection, digital regulation, and commercial technology work, with exposure to some of the most rapidly developing areas of regulation, including AI, platform regulation, online safety, and the use of data.
The Firm
This leading London law firm is recognized for its deep-rooted presence in the music, media, entertainment, and technology sectors, with a client base that reads like the credits of an awards ceremony. It would be difficult to find a major name in the media industry that the firm has not advised, with its work frequently making international press.
The firm has built its reputation representing UHNW/HNW individuals and businesses across all areas of law, often advising artists at pivotal stages of their careers, alongside complex corporate, commercial, technology, IP, and wealth matters.
The practice is highly ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers, with a growing number of lawyers recognized as leaders in their field. As a full-service firm, it combines specialist sector expertise with a broad commercial offering, allowing lawyers to work closely with other teams across the business.
Recent work includes advising on a landmark entertainment deal with one of the world’s largest companies, valued in excess of $2 billion.
Culturally, the firm stands out for its entrepreneurial approach and long-term investment in its people. Many partners are home-grown, and the firm enjoys strong staff retention, reflecting a supportive and engaging environment where lawyers are encouraged to build sustainable careers.
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The Team
The Technology & Digital Regulation team sits within the wider cross-practice technology group and currently comprises five partners, four associates, and a paralegal.
The team advises clients on the increasingly complex legal and regulatory issues surrounding technology, data, and digital products. Its work spans software licensing, SaaS, development, and hosting agreements, data protection and cyber risk, ePrivacy, digital regulation, AI, and emerging technologies.
There is particularly strong exposure to the GDPR, Digital Services Act, Online Safety Act, and EU AI Act, as well as regulatory issues affecting consumer contracts, advertising, and adtech.
The team works predominantly from London, with a partner based in Berlin who has played a key role in developing the firm’s German office. The practice advises clients across media, technology, advertising, and the creative industries, ranging from established businesses to ambitious start-ups.
The Role
This is an opportunity for a 2–4 PQE Associate to join a growing and specialized Technology & Digital Regulation team. You will work closely with partners and senior lawyers across a broad range of technology, data, and digital regulatory matters, including:
- Data protection, GDPR, and privacy projects
- Digital regulation, including the DSA, Online Safety Act, and EU AI Act
- Software licensing, SaaS, and technology agreements
- AI, adtech, ePrivacy, and advertising regulation
- Commercial contracts, including development, distribution, and support agreements
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You will have the opportunity to take ownership of matters, negotiate directly with counterparties, and work closely with clients on new products, features, and technology strategies. There will also be opportunities to contribute to marketing and business development as you develop within the team.
What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out
- Join an established specialist Technology & Digital Regulation practice.
- Broad exposure across data protection, digital regulation, and commercial technology.
- Work on emerging areas including AI, adtech, and platform regulation.
- Advise clients across technology, media, advertising, and creative industries.
- Close partner access and scope to develop within a growing team.
- Opportunity to work with both established businesses and fast-growth companies.
Requirements
- Solicitor with 2–4 years’ PQE, qualified in England & Wales, New York, or California for London-based candidates.
- Experience across data protection/privacy, digital regulation, and/or commercial technology matters.
- Exposure to software licensing, SaaS, technology contracts, or related commercial agreements.
- Experience of GDPR and an interest in developing expertise across UK and EU digital regulation.
- Experience or interest in AI, adtech, ePrivacy, and advertising regulation.
- Strong commercial awareness, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Organized, methodical, and able to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.
Apply now for immediate consideration or feel free to reach out to Charlie Simpkin/Sophie Avery for a confidential conversation.
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