Associate - Commercial

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Hybrid
Mid level
Legal Tech
The Role
Provides commercial and technology legal advice to a diverse technology-focused client base. Responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and technology agreements; advising on artificial intelligence regulation, data protection, intellectual property, and consumer law; managing multiple stakeholders and projects; and delivering decisive, commercially informed counsel while escalating complex matters appropriately.
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This role is listed for a qualified lawyer 

 

We're super proud to have recently been named one of the ''Best Places to Work'' in 2026, as well as listed in the ''Top 50 Places To Work For People Development'' in 2026.

 

What we're looking for? 

  • UK-qualified commercial focussed lawyer (or holds a similar certification in a common law jurisdiction) to join our Commercial team
  • 2 - 4 years PQE
  • Is tech-savvy and has experience with tech solutions
  • Has a great sense of humour and is a team player
  • Has excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Has strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
  • Has experience advising clients outside the jurisdiction of qualification such as Europe and the Middle East
  • Is able to draft, review and advise on a broad spectrum of commercial and technology agreements
  • Strong understanding of artificial intelligence, both the technology and its regulation
  • Has had exposure to data protection and intellectual property contractual matters and may have knowledge of consumer law
  • Is an independent thinker capable of giving decisive advice that has both legal and business implications but knows when to escalate to more senior lawyers
  • Wants to take on responsibility in a supportive environment
  • Wants to help build a new firm that is growing extremely quickly
  • Is entrepreneurial to their core and ferociously champions their clients' interests

 

Who are we?

We are absolutely not your traditional law firm; we're a fusion of the traditional private practice and in-house legal roles, combining top-top law firm expertise with a business-savvy in-house look.

Our clients view us as 'their lawyer' and trust us to form part of their teams. Each lawyer sits as in-house legal counsel for a range of clients, offering you a superb and diverse experience working with businesses at the cutting edge of different industries.

Our client base spans the full breadth of the UK, European, Middle Eastern, and US tech scene, from Fintechs to Edtechs, AI to Fashion, FMCG to EV, and VCs, accelerators, and incubators.

 

What you want to know

We're working to continue to build an environment of talented individuals with lots of energy to thrive.

We have a beautiful, shiny office with a terrace overlooking Temple Park, Big Ben*, & The Shard. In the office, the team currently offers a free corporate chair massage once a month, weekly yoga sessions, free bike servicing once a quarter, and various other events.

However, we’re hybrid, so you can work from the office, home or Narnia; it's your choice. We just need you to be on the UK tax system. We’ll set you up on a MacBook Pro or Surface Business with a home office allowance, so you have everything you need.

Not only do we have a team of ever-growing entrepreneurial lawyers, but we have some pretty good perks too:

  • Competitive salary (We know everyone says this, but we do want the best candidates, so apply, let us know your rate and let's chat).
  • Discretionary quarterly profit share bonus plus annual bonus opportunities.
  • "Surprise and delight" gifts for going the extra mile.
  • 25 days annual leave, don't worry, bank holidays are on top. Day off on your birthday and other significant life events.
  • 5 days leave for education a year, plus a dedicated annual education budget.
  • Private healthcare with Vitality.
  • Private Dental care plus hearing and discounts with Vision Express.
  • £350 home setup allowance.
  • Worldwide travel insurance, including Winter Sports.
  • Annual emergency childcare allowance.
  • Half-price gym membership at Virgin Active, PureGym and Nuffield Health.
  • Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme saving up to 40% on electric cars.
  • Cycle to work scheme saving up to 32% on a bike and splitting your payments over 12 months.
  • Access to a tech and home scheme with discounts and 12-month interest-free payment options through partners including Currys PC World, IKEA and John Lewis.
  • There are socials every four weeks if you want to join us, from bars and restaurants to experiences at the F1 Arcade, Gamebox, Fairgame, and many more.

 

+ lots more.

 

*In Autumn/Winter when the leaves fall off the trees

Skills Required

  • UK-qualified commercial lawyer or similarly qualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction
  • 2–4 years post-qualification experience
  • Experience using technology solutions and strong technology proficiency
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
  • Experience advising clients outside the lawyer’s jurisdiction of qualification, including Europe and the Middle East
  • Experience drafting, reviewing, and advising on commercial and technology agreements
  • Strong understanding of artificial intelligence technology and regulation
  • Exposure to data protection and intellectual property contractual matters
  • Knowledge of consumer law
  • Ability to provide independent, decisive advice with legal and business implications
  • Ability to work independently and recognize when to escalate matters to senior lawyers
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The Company
HQ: London
26 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

What We Do

Solving legal problems can be distracting. Are legal hurdles clogging up your inbox, holding you back, and distracting key people across your business? If so, you've come to the right place. We work through these concerns with clients on a daily basis. It's in our DNA. Our clients are often solving ground-breaking problems, with game-changing technology. We can help you fundraise and interact with investors. Build and incentivise a team. Protect and exploit your creations, and transact with customers and suppliers. Negotiate an increasing array of contracts as your business scales. And ensure your marketing, complaints handling and use of data is compliant with the many rules that apply. Whatever your needs – whether you’re looking to run and grow a great business, or exit and move onto the next chapter – we’ve got you covered.

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