The Opportunity: Practice group/ team TMT, Data, Digital and Outsourcing We have a stand-out TMT & Data team that continues is track record of success and growth, consistently ranked in the top tier of the legal directories for TMT work. We are one of the few elite firms with a full-service international TMT practice. HSF places TMT at the heart of its strategy: we want to invest in our TMT team to consolidate on its recent success and to build for the coming years’ successes. Our TMT team works hard to originate the majority of its work, as well as supporting our successful corporate practice. Our TMT team has been growing year-on-year for the last 5 years. We are now a team of 4 partners and around 25 associates and we continue to grow at all levels. We are a high-performing team that rewards hard work, initiative, curiosity and good humour. We are also a team without siloes: all of our associates can expect to work across the whole range of TMT, data, outsourcing and complex commercial matters, and our partners regularly pitch and deliver work together. Role description We are looking for a Senior associate to join our team to lead transactions. The majority of those transactions will be technology, outsourcing and commercial deals, as well as some general corporate support. If desired, you could also help lead M&A / joint venture TMT deals. The successful applicant will be the lead associate on most transactions they work on. Key responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to: Lead and negotiate transactions with limited supervision Be responsible for drafting complex legal advice for clients with minimal amendments and supervision Be able to provide legally sound but practical and commercial advice tailored to the client Adopt a client-facing role for a broad range of clients Take an active and client-facing role in business development planning and execution Implement strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise in order to cope with conflicting demands and meet deadlines Supervise and develop Junior Associates, Trainees and Paralegals