Technology-Focused Knowledge Lawyer / Commercial Technology Lawyer

If you are a technology-focused commercial lawyer from private practice, or an experienced knowledge lawyer with strong tech expertise, this is your chance to step into a visible, strategic role within a progressive, well-established law firm.

We are seeking a Technology-focused Knowledge Lawyer or a Commercial Technology Lawyer looking to transition into a strategic knowledge role.

About the Role:

• Permanent position, hybrid working (3 days in office)
• Work closely with partners and fee earners to shape best practice, drive innovation, and enhance technical excellence
• Blend traditional knowledge responsibilities with involvement in AI initiatives, legal tech adoption, and client-facing innovation projects
• Focus on technology, including IT contracts, SaaS, cloud, licensing, digital transformation, outsourcing, and emerging AI/cyber regulations

We are keen to speak with:

Technology Commercial Lawyers (Private Practice)

• Strong experience in technology transactions and complex IT contracts
• Exposure to outsourcing and digital transformation projects
• Familiarity with data protection, cyber and/or AI governance
• Interest in moving into a knowledge-focused, strategic role

OR

Technology Knowledge Lawyers

• Established knowledge and experience within a commercial/technology practice
• Strong technical grounding in technology and outsourcing work
• Comfortable engaging with regulatory developments in data and AI

Experience & Background Required

• Qualified solicitor with strong private practice experience in a recognised Commercial/Technology team with an interest in moving into a strategic, knowledge-driven role
• Mid-to-senior associate (4+ PQE) with strong commercial technology experience
• Knowledge lawyers with established experience in tech/commercial practice and strong technical grounding
• Demonstrable experience advising on complex technology and IT arrangements
• Exposure to data protection and non-contentious cyber matters
• Awareness of emerging AI regulatory frameworks
• A consistent career history demonstrating strong tenure and progression within reputable firms

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a subject matter expert across technology and IT contracts, including SaaS, cloud, licensing, digital transformation and outsourcing arrangements
• Supporting regulated-sector outsourcing and large-scale technology projects
• Leading and contributing to AI governance and emerging technology regulatory initiatives
• Driving horizon scanning and thought leadership across technology, data protection and cyber
• Developing and maintaining high-quality precedents, playbooks and guidance materials
• Delivering internal and client-facing training programmes
• Supporting innovation strategy and legal technology deployment within the practice

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia.

ElevateFlex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.