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About the Role

Exceptional by design. Shape the future of technology, digital transformation and telecommunications. 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. This is an exciting opportunity to 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.
Experience advising public sector clients or working on public sector technology projects would be advantageous but is not essential.

Skills

Technology
Commercial contracts
Digital transformation
Technology procurements
Outsourcing arrangements
Managed service agreements
Negotiations
Software development
Software licensing
SaaS
Cloud computing
Technology implementation
Telecommunications
Digital infrastructure
Connectivity projects
Emerging technologies
Artificial intelligence
Data-driven services
Digital platforms
Commercial agreements
Service arrangements
Technology contracts
Client relationship management
Matter management

Location

London
Manchester
Edinburgh
Glasgow

Work Type

Flexible and agile working

Experience Level

Senior Associate (4+ PQE)
Managing Senior Associate (7+ PQE)

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.

About the Company

Pinsent Masons' TMT practice is recognised as one of the leading technology law practices in the market, advising clients across technology, telecommunications, financial services, infrastructure, energy, transport and the public sector.
The culture within the team is high-performing and well-balanced. There is ample opportunity to take on long-term project work, embed yourself with clients and benefit from seeing major projects through from start to finish.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels able to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process where required.