Commercial, Technology & Outsourcing Associate

Role overview

The team

RPC has a highly successful, award winning commercial and technology practice. We are top ranked in Chambers and Legal 500 2025 for Commercial Contracts and Advertising and Marketing; described as "an excellent team of subject-matter experts [...] well equipped to support on complex matters" (Chambers 2025).

We handle a varied, dynamic and often high-profile workload for clients across a range of sectors but with a particular emphasis on TMT, fintech, retail and consumer and business support services.

Working on transformational and cutting-edge projects, we cover the full spectrum of:

• complex commercial contracts
• advertising and marketing; AdTech and related AdTech data matters
• data protection
• IT transformation and other IT projects
• IT and BPO outsourcings as well as logistics outsourcing
• Our clients are diverse and exciting and include:
• major global tech and digital companies
• major global technology suppliers
• major retailers, brands and hospitality businesses
• media organisations
• major insurers and broker clients
• smaller companies and start-ups across all sectors

With genuine opportunity for progression, we are passionate about development and invest heavily in industry-leading training programmes to help our people fulfil their career ambitions. We want to give you the opportunity to make your mark and to progress as part of the team's further success.

The role

We are looking for a commercial, technology and outsourcing associate (c. 2-5 PQE). The ideal candidate will be an excellent technical lawyer, with a commercial approach to negotiations and resolving issues.

You will typically have an opportunity to be involved in a wide selection of work, but your primary role will be leading and supporting on commercial contracts, outsourcing (whether BPO, IT or otherwise) and core technology contracts (such as cloud computing, systems development/integration and digital transformation). You will work across sectors, with a particular focus on contracts and negotiations in the context of the retail & consumer, TMT, business support services and fintech.

Experience in the following will also be valued:

• general commercial contracts e.g., supply of goods and/or services (B2B and B2C), agency, distribution, joint ventures and collaboration agreements and payment service agreements
• advertising and marketing including regulatory investigations
• general technology and advisory work (e.g. the regulation of the use of AI)
• IP and data protection experience
• commercial and technology M&A transactions (including acquisitions and divestments and joint ventures)
• You will be a proactive and collaborative member of the team who will be excited by the prospect of helping to grow this important area of the firm's business.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• 2-5 years of PQE or equivalent relevant expertise in commercial contracts, technology and outsourcing (and preferably with experience in advertising and marketing, AdTech and AdTech data matters)
• Delivers legal and commercial solutions and establishes collaborative working relationships with clients and colleagues to provide an outstanding client experience
• Supports the team to manage the client experience, develops trusted relationships and interacts with clients confidently to achieve the best outcome for the client
• Committed to business development to further grow their network and the practice
• Works efficiently and commercially and understands the importance of financial hygiene
• Collaborative and works effectively in a team
• Understands how to develop junior team members and support their ambitions
• Committed to being part of a supportive, inclusive and collaborative firm culture

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

We are problem solvers. Whether in front of clients or behind the scenes. To solve problems creatively for clients, we need diverse collaborative thinking; drawing on different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. That means that everyone who either applies to, or works for, the firm is treated equitably. We believe in removing barriers to equal access not least because our people define us and define what we do. If you need support and adjustments to do your best work, whether that's during the recruitment process or throughout your time at RPC, we're here to help.

Flexible working that supports your commitments outside of work is an important part of our culture and, where possible, we will support this across all roles. Please get in touch with our recruitment team if you have any questions about our hybrid working approach or flexible working policy.