Associate Lawyer- Digital

Overview

In this role, you support the Digital Economy Transactions Group within a global law firm, based in Glasgow with hybrid options. You work on commercial contracts and TMT matters, helping clients in a digitally evolving market while collaborating with the Corporate Transactions team on high-profile deals. The position offers City‑level work from Glasgow and exposure to international clients and deals. You will shape contract strategy and contribute to digitalisation initiatives across sectors.

Pay / Benefits

• highly competitive salary and benefits package
• hybrid working options

Responsibilities

• advise on a broad range of commercial contracts including supply, agency, distribution, T&Cs of purchase and sale, transitions services, consultancy, IP, IT and software licensing
• draft and negotiate commercial contracts with a focus on data protection and privacy provisions
• provide on‑the‑ground support to clients and assist the Corporate Transactions team on separation and strategic commercial aspects of leading M&A deals
• contribute to cross‑border work (London and occasional Australian clients) from Glasgow, simulating City‑level work
• develop TMT and data skills as part of the broader Digital Economy Transactions team

Key requirements

• experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts either in private practice or in-house
• strong technical capabilities in contracts and related areas
• team player with collaborative working style
• experience in IT/TMT related work and English law qualification is beneficial but not essential
• knowledge of data protection and privacy provisions within contracts

• team player
• strong communication
• adaptability
• drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts
• data protection and privacy provisions
• IT and software licensing agreements

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