Data Protection Associate - 3-5PQE

The role will comprise of a mix of data protection/tech work (80%) and general commercial sports and media work (20%). This is a chance to become the go-to person for sports and media data work within the firm, providing a rare opportunity to develop a niche at an exciting time for the growth of the data and digital media industry.

Responsibilities will include:

• Advising on data protection transactional work (data processing arrangements, data sharing, international transfer arrangements);
• Advising on data protection compliance projects (data protection assessments, advising on direct marketing, data breaches, and data protection policies)
• Advising on the licensing and commercial exploitation of data;
• Advising clients in the sports and media industry on technology transactional work (software development, SaaS contracts, technology outsourcing and licensing arrangements);
• Assisting the broader Commercial team on a range of sponsorship, supply of goods and services, live events, broadcasting and image rights matters.

The role will ideally suit someone with existing data protection experience who is looking to apply this to the sports and media industry. The firm are ideally looking for someone with an interest in data protection who also maintains a keen interest in remaining a commercial lawyer. The role offers plenty of room for career growth and development, with opportunities to speak at industry events and contribute towards thought leadership pieces across the industry.

Pure Search are instructed by an international law firm looking to grow their Commercial team with a mid-level Associate hire with a focus on sports and media. The Firm: This is a rare opportunity to join one of Europe's leading TMT practices, with a focus on sports and media law. The firm act for some of the most prominent names in sports and media, including international governing bodies, Premier League and international football clubs, media broadcasters, sponsors, investors, digital media and growth-tech companies, athletes and entrepreneurs. Their work is at the forefront of the industry, including analysing on-field sports data through to advising on technological advances in the sports and media space.