IT & Software

Technology Associate/Senior Associate

Burges Salmon

Bristol · Bristol · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you lead high-value commercial projects, delivering strategic contracts guidance across multiple sectors. You will collaborate across practice areas to support clients and shape relationships while mentoring junior colleagues. You’ll also contribute to business development and help navigate regulatory considerations, all within a progressive, client-focused firm that values quality of life and hybrid working. This position offers meaningful impact from day one and exposure to top-calibre clients and high-profile matters.

Pay / Benefits
  • hybrid working model
  • flexible working options
  • Investors in People - Platinum Accreditation
  • award-winning firm recognition (Law Firm of the Year 2025)
  • progressive working environment
  • commitment to diversity and inclusion
Responsibilities
  • Lead on high-value commercial projects across sectors
  • Draft and negotiate commercial contracts with confidence
  • Advise on regulatory compliance (consumer) and related matters
  • Collaborate across practice areas to deliver strategic advice
  • Manage complex projects and senior stakeholder engagement
  • Mentor and develop junior colleagues
  • Contribute to client relationship management and business development
  • Support delivery of innovative and pragmatic legal solutions
Key requirements
  • SRA or Law Society of Scotland registered lawyer
  • 6+ years' PQE in commercial contracts in a recognised practice
  • Experience advising on commercial agreements
  • Ability to manage complex projects and draft/ negotiate effectively
  • Collaborative approach and commercial acumen
  • Interest in emerging technologies and evolving regulatory landscapes
  • Knowledge of IP, data protection and consumer regulation is helpful but not essential
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Commercial acumen
  • Excellent stakeholder management
  • Commercial contracts drafting and negotiation
  • IP knowledge (helpful)
  • Data protection awareness (helpful)

Reference: WJ-747_30172330

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