Technology & Data Associate

Build the future of AI & digital regulation — Associate (2-3 PQE) | London

A US-headquartered firm with a global tech pedigree is scaling its London Technology, Data & Digital practice following a high-profile partner lateral. If you live at the intersection of AI, privacy, cybersecurity, and platform regulation, this is a chance to help shape the team from the ground up.

What you’ll do

Advise on end-to-end EU/UK tech and data frameworks: GDPR/UK GDPR, EU AI Act, DSA/DMA, Data Act, Online Safety Act, NIS2.
Product counsel for launches and features (privacy-by-design, safety, transparency, algorithmic accountability).
Guide clients through regulatory engagement (ICO, Ofcom, CMA) and cross-border incident response/data breaches.
Structure and negotiate technology transactions and data-rich commercial agreements.
Help shape policy positions, thought leadership, and client playbooks for AI and digital regulation.
Take visible ownership on mandates with direct client access; mentor juniors as the team grows.
What you’ll need

Around 2-3 PQE in tech/privacy/digital regulation
Hands-on with one or more of: GDPR/UK GDPR, AI Act, DSA/DMA, OSA, NIS2, Data Act, platform liability, adtech, fintech or safety-by-design.
Comfort operating across ambiguous, fast-moving regulatory landscapes; crisp drafting; confident stakeholder management.
A commercial mindset and appetite for early-stage team building and BD.
The team

Deep AI/digital regulation credentials alongside a growing London bench and seamless US/EU collaboration.
Genuine front-row seat with scale-up potential: clear progression, client ownership, and optional involvement in policy work.
Modern working culture; high-growth, low-ego environment; City office with hybrid flexibility.
Why this, why now

Be part of a London build that serves household-name tech clients, founders, investors and financial institutions across Europe.
Shape practice assets (toolkits, templates, training) and your own niche (AI safety, child safety, platform governance, data transfers, etc.).
Top of the market compensation and benefits commensurate with a leading international platform.
Confidential enquiries: Reply to this post or contact Dalton Frith (Douglas Scott Global Recruitment) to discuss in confidence. Shortlisted candidates will receive full firm details and a role brief.