Technology and Digital Regulation Associate

Technology & Digital Regulation Associate / 3–6 PQE About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Technology & Digital Regulation Associate with 3–6 years' PQE to join its established specialist legal team. This is a private-practice associate position and would suit a solicitor who has developed their post-qualified experience within a law firm, advising commercial clients across technology, data protection, privacy, digital regulation and commercial IT contracts. The successful candidate will ideally have 4+ years' PQE and a strong combination of GDPR/privacy expertise and hands-on commercial technology contracting experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career across both established and emerging areas of technology and digital regulation. Key Responsibilities

• Advising commercial clients on technology, data protection, privacy and digital regulatory matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial technology agreements.
• Advising on SaaS and software licensing arrangements.
• Drafting and negotiating outsourcing, software development, maintenance and support agreements.
• Advising on distribution, reseller and agency agreements.
• Drafting and negotiating end-user licence agreements and consumer terms.
• Advising on open-source licensing.
• Advising clients on GDPR and wider data protection and privacy matters.
• Drafting and reviewing privacy notices, data processing agreements and transfer arrangements.
• Advising on data protection impact assessments and internal privacy policies.
• Assessing new products, services and features against applicable digital regulation.
• Advising on emerging UK and EU digital regulatory requirements.
• Supporting clients on matters involving AI, online platforms, ePrivacy and advertising technology.
• Advising on cybersecurity and associated regulatory risk.
• Negotiating with counterparties and providing commercially focused legal advice.
• Working directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Supporting marketing and business development initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider legal team. About You The successful candidate will ideally have:
• 3–6 years' PQE as a Solicitor in England & Wales.
• 4+ years' PQE would be particularly attractive.
• Current or recent private practice experience is essential.
• Experience working at associate level within a law firm.
• Strong experience advising clients on GDPR and data protection/privacy.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating SaaS, outsourcing, software licensing, distribution or EULA agreements.
• Experience advising on commercial technology contracts.
• Experience of digital regulation within the UK and/or EU.
• Practical experience of emerging digital regulatory regimes would be advantageous.
• Experience in areas such as AI, adtech, ePrivacy, online safety or platform regulation would be beneficial.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A methodical and detail-focused approach to work.
• The ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
• A genuine interest in technology and the rapidly evolving digital regulatory landscape. Candidates whose experience is primarily focused on outsourced DPO services, compliance consultancy or consultancy-based privacy work are unlikely to be suitable for this particular opportunity. What's on Offer
• Opportunity to join an established specialist legal team.
• Private-practice associate position with strong client exposure.
• Broad mix of commercial technology, privacy and digital regulatory work.
• Exposure to both established and emerging areas of technology law.
• Opportunity to develop expertise across commercial contracting and digital regulation.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent opportunity for career development and progression.
• Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience. The Opportunity This role would suit a Technology, Digital Regulation, Data Protection or Commercial Technology Solicitor with 3–6 years' PQE, with 4+ PQE particularly sought, who has built their post-qualified career within private practice. The strongest candidates will combine GDPR/privacy expertise with meaningful commercial IT contracting experience, particularly across SaaS, outsourcing, software licensing, distribution and EULAs, alongside practical exposure to emerging digital regulatory issues. Please contact Owen at Eclectic Recruitment for a confidential discussion and further information about this opportunity. Eclectic Recruitment endeavour to reply to every application. However, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.