Senior​/Principal Associate - Commercial - IT & Data

Senior/Principal Associate – Commercial – IT & Data

Join Mills & Reeve as a senior associate in a fast‑growing, friendly team delivering high‑quality work for an impressive list of clients across a range of sectors.

• Lead work on complex IT and data protection matters and supervise associates where appropriate.
• Lead business development initiatives to build upon the existing reputation of the team.
• Advising on a variety of data‑protection queries, legal issues relating to developing technologies (including AI), technology licensing arrangements, and on commercial contract drafting, data‑protection documentation, due diligence on IT and commercial risks, and data‑protection compliance.
• Deliver training to clients on these areas of law.
• Provide support on IT contracts and data‑protection matters for Mills & Reeve itself when required.

• 6+ years of post‑qualification experience gained in a large regional, national or international firm.
• Excellent technical skills in contract law and data‑protection law.
• A commercially‑mindful lawyer, prepared to take on a range of work and new legal developments and interested in developing juniors.

• Ability to build relationships with clients, potential clients and multipliers.
• Strong negotiation, research, interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• Time and file management, flexibility to apply fundamental legal and commercial skills across diverse arrangements.
• Dedication to outstanding client service.

We are pursuing ambitious growth plans, offering high‑profile national IT and data projects, a culture encouraging innovation within a supportive environment, and opportunities for career progression.

Competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. to find out more about our core benefit offering.

Comprehensive screening will include: basic DBS, verification of right to work, three‑year employment history, and a self‑declaration to assess character and suitability.

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. We value relationships, not surprises, and have a balanced, supportive working environment with people who thrive.

• Ambitious – aim high, embrace new ideas, passionate about work.
• Open – communicate openly and honestly, trust, do what’s right.
• Care – committed to each other, clients, communities and the planet.
• Collaborate – easy to work with, offer help, and get things done together.

We encourage everyone to ask for workplace adjustments if needed and will support accordingly. Our diversity and inclusion work can be explored further on our website.

Role can be based out of our Birmingham, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, Norwich or Oxford office.