A new opportunity for an Associate Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience gained in technology, media or commercial contracts to join a leading global law firm. This role sits within a tier 1 team who work nationally and could therefore be based in a number of locations including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester or London.

The firm is seeking to grow the international TMT practice across the UK and internationally. The practice has a strong focus on clients in the firm's global sectors of Advanced Manufacturing and Technology, Financial Services, and Energy, particularly institutional and blue chip clients, technology suppliers and customers seeking digital solutions and innovation. The team is focussed on key client propositions, such as MedTech, InfraTech, FinTech and Big Data, which interface to a wide range of sectors, such as infrastructure and construction, energy and real estate.

This is a dynamic team where every team member can make their own mark, operating across a national and international client base from whichever office they call home.  The firm's lawyers are a key part of the team's development and are able to take responsibility for leading on projects, developing and leading client relationships, contributing to the team's business development plans, focusing on sector activity and supporting the growth of more junior team members.

The role is wide-ranging and will include:

• Acting for customers and suppliers on their digital, technology outsourcing, business change projects, sourcing, and telecommunications related deals;
• Developing ongoing relationships with an existing client base as well as assisting with bids and pitch presentations for new opportunities;
• Developing close working relationships as part of an international team;
• Taking an active role in campaigns and the development of products.

The successful candidates will:

• Have gained experience in a firm with an established TMT practice or a large in-house practice, specialising in sourcing and IT related matters;
• Be technically strong and exercise good commercial judgment;
• Be a team player, able to forge strong working relationships with colleagues in an agile environment;
• Be well-organised and have good project management skills;
• Have the inter personal skills necessary for this client-facing role.

If this sounds like it could be of interest, please contact Jill Cowan on 07931 811 330 or apply online.

jill@lusona.co.uk