Senior Associate Technology

Our client a leading Irish law firm, with a strong reputation across a range of sectors including Financial Services and Regulatory law are now expanding with the creation of a dedicated Technology Team to meet client demand across the areas of Fintech, Digital Transformation, Data Innovation, and Regulatory Technology.

Responsibilities:

Advise clients on a wide range of technology-related legal matters, including:

• IT contracts (licensing, SaaS, cloud services)
• Data protection (GDPR compliance, DPIAs, cross-border data flows)
• Cybersecurity and incident response
• Digital transformation projects
• Fintech and platform regulation
• Lead and negotiate complex technology and outsourcing agreements
• Play a central role in the development and growth of the Technology Team, including working closely with senior partners and supporting recruitment, training, and mentoring of junior lawyer
• Contribute to the shaping of the team’s strategy, service offering, and market positioning
• Provide practical and commercially focused advice to clients, particularly those in regulated sectors such as financial services, fintech and digital infrastructure
• Keep up to date with developments in Irish, EU, and international technology and data regulation, and translate these into actionable insights for clients
• Lead and contribute to marketing and business development efforts, including client pitches, publications, events, and thought leadership

Requirement:

• Qualified solicitor with c5-7+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) preferably in an established law firm with an international client base
• Demonstrable expertise in commercial technology law, data protection, or cyber security
• Strong understanding of relevant Irish and EU legal frameworks (including MICA, GDPR, NIS2, DORA, AI Act etc)
• Experience advising regulated clients is a plus (e.g., financial services, fintech or digital infrastructure sectors)
• Proactive, commercially minded, and capable of working independently with senior clients
• A strong communicator, extensive drafting, and negotiation skills

What's on offer:

• A rare and unique opportunity to lead the Technology practice area of a leading International law firm
• Exposure to high-quality, cross-border work with global clients
• Collaborative culture with strong support from the Partners and wider firm
• A competitive remuneration package and clear pathway to partnership

For more information on the role please contact [email protected]