Tech & Media Associate/Senior Associate

An exciting opportunity to join a growing team tackling cutting-edge regulatory issues particularly in the tech and telecoms industry, in the UK and internationally.

About the role

We’re looking for an Associate to join our Tech & Media team, with a focus on cutting-edge commercial and regulatory work in the technology and telecoms industries. The role sits within a growing practice, working on UK and international matters alongside our colleagues in the Antitrust, Competition & Trade team, working on cutting-edge mandates involving emerging regulatory and technology issues.

This is an opportunity to build your commercial and regulatory experience within a collaborative, internationally connected team, with early responsibility and exposure to clients.

In this role, you can expect to get involved in a variety of work including:

• Advise on space and telecoms regulation matters in the UK and through international coordination

• Support clients on regulatory compliance, investigations and advisory work

• Contribute to cutting-edge mandates involving developing areas such as satellite licensing, cybersecurity and interception

• Work closely with colleagues in the UK and internationally.

• Take part in client relationships and business development activity from an early stage

• Continue to develop your technical and commercial skills through structured training, including the use of technology and AI tools

About you

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

Essential

• Experience or training in commercial and telecoms regulation

• Around 4 - 8 years’ post qualification experience, or equivalent

• An interest in regulatory law and in contributing to the growth of the space, technology and telecoms regulatory practice

• The ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice

• A collaborative approach and a commitment to high standards of client service

Desirable

• In house experience within the telecoms sector

• Experience or exposure to satellite businesses and/or licensing work

What’s in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)

• Flexible, hybrid working policy

• Generous bonus scheme

• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)

• Holiday exchange scheme

• Private medical insurance

• Enhanced parental leave

• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

If you would like to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Please note that we have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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