Legal Director (Commercial, Privacy & Technology)
GBP 160,000
Legal & Privacy
Permanent
Hybrid
UK
Legal Director / PartnerCommercial Technology, Privacy & Data Protection
The Opportunity
An established, highly regarded UK law firm with a leading practice across the creative industries is seeking an experienced Legal Director or Partner to strengthen its Commercial Technology, Privacy and Data Protection offering.
Working with an impressive portfolio of clients across the media, entertainment, technology and creative sectors, you will advise on a broad range of complex commercial and regulatory matters, including technology transactions, SaaS and outsourcing agreements, digital platforms, data protection, privacy, AI and emerging technologies.
The Role
You will play a key role in developing the practice, leading client relationships and delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice. You will also contribute to business development, team development and the firm's wider strategic growth.
The Ideal Candidate
- An established senior lawyer 8+ PQE with significant experience in commercial technology and/or privacy and data protection.- Strong technical expertise across technology contracts, digital business models, data protection and emerging technologies.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a distinctive, collaborative firm with an outstanding client base and play a significant role in shaping and growing its commercial technology and privacy practice.
The Opportunity
An established, highly regarded UK law firm with a leading practice across the creative industries is seeking an experienced Legal Director or Partner to strengthen its Commercial Technology, Privacy and Data Protection offering.
Working with an impressive portfolio of clients across the media, entertainment, technology and creative sectors, you will advise on a broad range of complex commercial and regulatory matters, including technology transactions, SaaS and outsourcing agreements, digital platforms, data protection, privacy, AI and emerging technologies.
The Role
You will play a key role in developing the practice, leading client relationships and delivering commercially focused, pragmatic advice. You will also contribute to business development, team development and the firm's wider strategic growth.
The Ideal Candidate
- An established senior lawyer 8+ PQE with significant experience in commercial technology and/or privacy and data protection.- Strong technical expertise across technology contracts, digital business models, data protection and emerging technologies.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a distinctive, collaborative firm with an outstanding client base and play a significant role in shaping and growing its commercial technology and privacy practice.
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