PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are seeking a junior data, digital and commercial law specialist to support and grow our nationally recognised Data and Digital team, with a focus on complex, multi-jurisdictional advisory and contract work and incident response.
This is a strategic hire to help meet increasing client demand across our core sectors.
You will ideally be based in Edinburgh for this role, working closely with the Head of Data - Helena Brown.
THE TEAM
Our Commercial team is a national group, with teams across each AG office working together on national and cross border transactions.
The Scottish team have an enviable client base and consists of three partners (Helena Brown - Head of Data, Ross McKenzie and Ross Nicol), fee earners, trainees and embedded paralegals who are involved in a range of work types including Data, Digital and Commercial advisory, Intellectual Property protection and exploitation, freedom of information, IT outsourcing, business process outsourcing, facilities management outsourcing, logistics, SaaS, cloud arrangements and commercial contracts.
You will be based in the Edinburgh office for this role. The wider Data team are based across all of our UK offices.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS ROLE
You will be supporting with a spread of data, digital and commercial advisory work, including strategic advisory projects, data and information access, incident response, and preparing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts for clients on both the customer and supplier side as well as managing transactions across IT and intellectual property issues.
In this role, you will:
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Support on complex data, digital and commercial work servicing high-profile clients, including advising on GDPR/UK GDPR compliance, international data transfers, PECR, AI/data ethics, smart data, cyber regulation, and regulatory investigations.
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Liasing with clients, managing relationships, driving delivery, and offering commercial, solution-focused advice..
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Supporting senior lawyers with the delivery of large-scale compliance projects and incident response plans, ensuring timely and thorough execution.
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Supporting other lawyers with cross-functionally with teams including commercial, disputes, employment, and legal tech to provide integrated client support.
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Help shape team strategy by contributing to business development, thought leadership, and client engagement activities
YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
You will have:
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Some experience gained within a commercial, technology, data protection or wider commercial contracts team, whether in private practice or an in-house environment.
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A genuine interest in commercial contracts, technology and data, with strong commercial awareness and an enthusiasm to continue developing your technical expertise.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and develop trusted relationships with clients.
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A proactive, organised and detail-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work.
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Willingness to contribute to team initiatives, knowledge sharing and the continued success of the wider Commercial & Data practice.
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You should want to develop your career within Addleshaw Goddard, embracing opportunities for learning, responsibility and progression.
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Confidence, curiosity and enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work, with a commitment to delivering excellent client service.
We're looking for a junior Associate to join our nationally recognised Data & Digital team in Edinburgh, working closely with Helena Brown, Head of Data, and colleagues across our UK offices.
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Join a market-leading Data & Digital practice with an impressive client base
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Advise on a broad range of data, technology and commercial matters
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Support clients on GDPR compliance, international data transfers, PECR, AI governance and cyber regulation
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Work on major incident response matters and complex multi-jurisdictional projects
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Draft and negotiate commercial, technology, SaaS and outsourcing agreements
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Collaborate with colleagues across commercial, disputes, employment and legal tech teams
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Contribute to business development, thought leadership and client initiatives
We're keen to hear from lawyers who have:
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Some experience in commercial contracts, technology, data protection or broader commercial law
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A genuine interest in data, digital and emerging technologies
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Strong commercial awareness and a practical, solution-focused approach
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Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
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A desire to develop their career within a collaborative, ambitious and growing team
Why Choose Us?
Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.
Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!
