Who we are  

AWO is the leading agency on modern technology, offering public policy and legal services. We are best known for our unique offering in the rapidly developing areas of digital technology and data protection, including worked experience on legal issues arising from the use of AI. By bringing together renowned sector experts and award-winning solicitors, we have grown to be the standout firm in these areas. Our team have unparalleled expertise in these areas, which we use to help a diverse range of clients navigate complex areas of law in a rights-respecting, socially responsible and commercial way. We are regularly instructed on matters that shape technology for the better. 

AWO’s work is growing in scope and scale, resulting in an exciting opportunity for a new team member to help deliver our litigation and advisory work to clients across the firm.  

Our litigation work 

We are instructed on leading cases relating to digital technology, from the leading regulatory complaint relating to online advertising, to challenges on how political parties use data, to challenging data practices of larger tech platforms. Cases that you will be working on include Tanya O’Carroll v Meta, which will change online advertising, challenges to remote gambling profiling practices and facial recognition technology. Our current caseload also includes cases related to the social impact of technology, such as litigation to protect children’s rights online and cases aimed at curbing the addictive nature of certain technologies.   

Advisory work  

In addition to our contentious case load, we are often instructed in an advisory capacity. This includes advising on contemporary and pressing issues, from the impact of developing technology such as AI, to advising the European Digital Media Observatory on the proposed European Code of Conduct for researchers to access platform data under the Digital Services Act, to advising on reforms to legislation concerning developing technology. 

Our advisory work relates to new and emerging issues, which in turn presents stimulating and novel areas to be involved in. Your advisory role will often include advice on how to avoid litigation. 

What we are looking for   

We are looking to recruit a recently qualified solicitor, of 0 – 3 years PQE to join our flourishing legal department, but will also consider strong candidates from qualified lawyers from the EU. You will have the opportunity to work across our range of contentious and non-contentious matters. You will work on legal regulations concerning technology, data rights and information law, principally the GDPR, Data Protection Act, PECR, the Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002, the Online Safety Act and rights under the Freedom of Information Act 2000). We also advise on issues arising from the Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act.   

You will work alongside our Legal Director, Ravi Naik, and the wider legal team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the overall work of the legal department as well as your own practice. Our clients include NGOs, IGOs, Unions, government agencies, corporate actors, and individuals.  

This is an exceptional opportunity to build on the work of a busy and successful practice developing your own profile and case load. You will be given your own platform to build a profile, exposure to agenda-setting strategic litigation matters and high-profile clients. 

You will be supported and encouraged in developing AWO and your own practice in new directions, in coordination with the Legal Director and senior solicitors. Unlike other Solicitor positions, you will be given the chance to shape your own position and case load. We are looking for someone who will fully embrace this opportunity and look to grow with us. 

Please review the full Job Description which sets out the Job Purpose, Job Description and Person Specification as well as our Application Guide.