Associate - Tech Transactions (Senior) - 6 month FTC
We are looking to recruit a Senior Associate to join the Technology Transactions team within our Commercial Practice Group in the London office on a six-month fixed term contract.
Due to the current demands within our Tech Transactions team, we are looking for an associate to support both complex technology related projects and the day to day contracting requirements of companies being changed by technology or providing technology products and services.
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will need to understand and have experience of technology related work (e.g. software licensing, cloud/SaaS agreements, outsourcing agreements, AI contracts) as well as general commercial contracting experience.
What You'll Bring
We offer a performance related bonus that reflects the contributions you make to the firm. We know an inclusive culture, alongside a diverse workforce, makes us more innovative and agile, so whilst some of the criteria for being awarded a bonus is based on chargeable hours, we also include an allowance for hours spent contributing to Diversity & Inclusion, ESG, and Pro Bono work.
We see 'winning work' as significantly different to the day-to-day business development activities you carry out as part of your role as an Associate, so in addition to the Performance Bonus, Bird & Bird are keen to reward Associates for winning work. Winning Work Bonuses are paid in addition to the Performance Bonus and are intended to be a thank you for your contribution to introducing a client or generating additional work from an existing client.?
If you require any assistance, please email us at talentacquisitionlondon@twobirds.com
To apply, click on the 'apply' button to submit your details.
Bird & Bird opens up a world of possible for lawyers everywhere. Here you can advise major enterprises and high-growth businesses on matters that are often transformative in nature, and alongside people who are truly collegiate in the way they work with everyone at Bird & Bird. We are one international firm, where over 70% of our work involves teams from across our firm. And that is only going to increase. It is this common purpose and shared approach that makes for a more productive, and collaborative place to work.
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As a disability and neurodiversity inclusive employer we want to ensure that you have a barrier-free recruitment experience at Bird & Bird. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please provide details to your recruitment contact who will be in touch to discuss any details provided and understand more about your individual adjustment needs.
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Due to the current demands within our Tech Transactions team, we are looking for an associate to support both complex technology related projects and the day to day contracting requirements of companies being changed by technology or providing technology products and services.
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will need to understand and have experience of technology related work (e.g. software licensing, cloud/SaaS agreements, outsourcing agreements, AI contracts) as well as general commercial contracting experience.
What You'll Bring
- Flexibility, comfortable working across a broad range of matters.
- The ability to manage aspects of complex matters and clients, with proven negotiation skills.
- Ideally, candidates will have had exposure to working in one or more of the following key sectors: Retail & Consumer, Financial Services, Aviation & Defence and/or Technology-related sectors.
- Our agile approach to office and remote working enables you to find the right balance to deliver at your best. Supporting you, our business and our clients in a flexible way.
- Progress your career and personal development with our award-winning development programmes, from our global mentoring scheme to our bespoke coaching opportunities.
- Equip yourself with a board range of technical and business skills as well as a deep understanding of business issues through our skills-based curriculum.
- Competitive, market-led salary and bonus structure
- Family friendly policies as well as health schemes and wellbeing support
- A flexible benefits package which allows you to tailor your benefits to your current needs and lifestyle.
We offer a performance related bonus that reflects the contributions you make to the firm. We know an inclusive culture, alongside a diverse workforce, makes us more innovative and agile, so whilst some of the criteria for being awarded a bonus is based on chargeable hours, we also include an allowance for hours spent contributing to Diversity & Inclusion, ESG, and Pro Bono work.
We see 'winning work' as significantly different to the day-to-day business development activities you carry out as part of your role as an Associate, so in addition to the Performance Bonus, Bird & Bird are keen to reward Associates for winning work. Winning Work Bonuses are paid in addition to the Performance Bonus and are intended to be a thank you for your contribution to introducing a client or generating additional work from an existing client.?
If you require any assistance, please email us at talentacquisitionlondon@twobirds.com
To apply, click on the 'apply' button to submit your details.
Bird & Bird opens up a world of possible for lawyers everywhere. Here you can advise major enterprises and high-growth businesses on matters that are often transformative in nature, and alongside people who are truly collegiate in the way they work with everyone at Bird & Bird. We are one international firm, where over 70% of our work involves teams from across our firm. And that is only going to increase. It is this common purpose and shared approach that makes for a more productive, and collaborative place to work.
If you want to find out more, visit
As a disability and neurodiversity inclusive employer we want to ensure that you have a barrier-free recruitment experience at Bird & Bird. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please provide details to your recruitment contact who will be in touch to discuss any details provided and understand more about your individual adjustment needs.
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