Stephenson Harwood LLP Hiring! Full Time Technology and IP Managing Associate in - Ricebowl

What We Will Offer

We will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us, you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can gain early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you, The Deal, between the firm and its employees.

Team Structure

We are seeking a Managing Associate to join Stephenson Harwood’s highly regarded Technology and IP team, playing an important role as the team expands into Asia. More broadly, the team is recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers for its expertise in advising UK and international clients on complex, business-critical commercial contracts and projects. Clients span sectors including Life Sciences, Technology, Financial Services , Hotels & Leisure , and Consumer brands. T he team is praised for its commercial awareness, sector knowledge, and ability to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

The team is known for its collaborative and supportive culture, providing associates with early responsibility and exposure to high-profile matters. You will have the opportunity to work closely with partners and clients, develop sector expertise , and contribute to the delivery of innovative, commercially focused legal solutions.

Main Responsibilities

As a senior member of the Technology and IP team, you will advise on a wide variety of commercial and intellectual property matters, with particular expertise in technology and data protection matters. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Drafting , reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including master services agreements, supply, distribution, manufacturing, agency and franchising agreements .
• Advising on technology-related contracts such as software licensing, outsourcing, and tech transformation projects , alongside data protection advice .
• Supporting clients on day-to-day commercial arrangements and providing clear, pragmatic legal advice, with a focus on risk allocation, regulatory issues, and compliance.
• Conducting legal research using internal and external knowledge management resources and developing sector-related expertise including upskilling on new areas of legal regulation such as AI .
• Working collaboratively with partners and other team members on multi-jurisdictional and cross-practice matters.
• Assisting with the management of client relationships and helping deliver commercially focused, business-critical solutions.
• Contributing to business development activities, including attending client meetings, networking events, and supporting pitches and proposals.
  
  

Attributes/Skills Required

• Qualified lawyer with excellent academic and professional qualifications and legal experience i n commercial contracts gained post-qualification.
• Ability to t ake ownership of matters, showing technical expertise , strong client service, and effective project management.
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organised, able to prioritise and meet strict deadlines, with good file management and prompt time recording.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice and solutions.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to team success.
• Ambitious and willing to be proactive in business development, with a desire to identify and pursu e new o pportunities.
• Able to leverage and develop a strong internal and external network, and build excellent working relationships at all levels.
• Resilient and able to handle setbacks and pressure; a self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.
• Cooperative, collaborative, and professional, with an understanding of the firm’s market position and how its services stand out.
  
  

About The Firm

This job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time, in line with the firm’s strategy and business needs.