Associate/Managing Associate, Data/Digital Lawyer – Edinburgh

Practice Area: Regulatory, Legal Technology/AI, Commercial Contracts, Compliance, Data Protection, IP/IT
Level: Full-time, Associate
Section: Law Firm
Location: Scotland, Central Belt, Edinburgh
Ref: 5984

This leading international law firm is recruiting a Data & Digital Associate to join its highly regarded Commercial team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex data, digital and technology matters for a diverse client base across sectors including technology, retail, healthcare, sports and financial services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advising clients on a broad range of data protection, digital, technology and commercial matters, including GDPR compliance, international data transfers, cyber regulation and incident response
  • Drafting and negotiating complex commercial, technology, SaaS, cloud and outsourcing agreements for both suppliers and customers
  • Managing large-scale compliance and digital transformation projects while providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice
  • Building strong client relationships, supervising junior lawyers, and supporting business development and thought leadership initiatives

Applicants should have at least 5 years’ PQE with significant experience in data protection, technology, digital, commercial contracts or related areas. Candidates should possess strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and experience managing complex matters and stakeholder relationships. Previous supervisory experience and an interest in developing junior team members would be advantageous.

You will be joining a high-performing and collaborative team with an excellent reputation in the data and digital sector. The role offers exposure to high-profile national and international clients, excellent career progression opportunities, and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth of a market-leading practice.

If this role sounds of interest, please contact Teddie or Cameron for a confidential discussion. (Assignment 18617)

teddie@frasiawright.com https://uk.linkedin.com/in/teddie-wright-7b017ab7

cameron@frasiawright.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-adrain-22a81627/

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