We are growing and looking to build our successful Commercial ICT and Data team and welcome applications from ICT and Data Senior Associates who also have contract law and procurement law experience. This is a great opportunity to join a well-regarded national law firm that is at the forefront of significant public law, national and local government projects.

You will experience a friendly and collegiate team atmosphere where agile working across core teams is encouraged and work life balance respected. As well as a raft of benefits, we offer hybrid working and our modern offices are based in the heart of Clerkenwell.

The Team

Our Technology solicitors advise organisations across the public, private and third sectors on a wide range of major and complex technology projects including IT and business process outsourcing and enterprise resource planning systems. Our team advises on digital transformation projects, managed IT service contracts, telecommunications projects, hardware refresh projects, software licensing projects, support and maintenance contracts, website design contracts, software as a service and other cloud solutions, including the use of the G-Cloud Framework. They also advise on innovative technologies including the use of automation, and artificial intelligence.

Our Data solicitors advise organisations across the public, private and third sectors on a wide range of issues related to data protection and freedom of information compliance. Our expertise in the public sector means we also frequently advise on compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) and similar legislation.

Your responsibilites will include:

About you:

• Qualified solicitor or recognised foreign equivalent/ILEX
• Up to date knowledge of and experience in Commercial ICT and Data and practice
• Act as a subject matter expert with accountability for direction on technical issues in Commercial ICT and Data
• Knowledge and understanding of the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct and other regulatory requirements

Desirable

• Ability to lead negotiations on behalf of clients, where appropriate

Why join us?

We have been recognised as an outstanding place to work by Best Companies in 2024, 2023 and 2022, and ranked 1st in 2023 as the best mid-sized company to work for. We are a purpose driven organisation with an active social committee, Corporate Social responsibility committee, Equality and Diversity forum and Wellbeing Leadership Group. We have recently become a signatory to the Mindful Business Charter.

It is central to our values that our teams reflect the diverse community around us and that everyone at Sharpe Pritchard can be themselves and bring their authentic selves to work. Achieving true equality, diversity and inclusion is a core aim and we very much welcome applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion or belief, age or disability. We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.

What you will be getting in return

You will work alongside a supportive, friendly and collaborative team, offering flexible hybrid working from the start.

A generous bonus scheme is on offer alongside a competitive salary. You will gain professional development with a structured path to advancing your career. We provide a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to;

• Generous annual leave, starting at 28 days leave per annum (two days of which must be taken at Christmas on dates decided by the firm)
• Private Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Smart health (including virtual GP service)
• Individual learning and development and development
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working (for example, part time and home working)
• Regular team events including:
• Social committee events throughout the year
• Monthly all staff lunches

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age or disability.

We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.

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