Senior Associate Data Protection, IP & Technology - BDO Legal

For our Data Protection, IP & Technology practice, BDO Legal is looking for a Senior Associate with strong expertise in data protection (GDPR) and technology-related matters. Knowledge of intellectual property law (including copyright and trademarks) and emerging regulations such as AI and the Data Act is considered an asset.

BDO Legal is a team of talented lawyers and paralegals, with a strong focus on quality and entrepreneurship. We believe that legal advice should be more than just technically correct.

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Associate, you play an important role within our Data Protection, IP & Technology practice. You act as a trusted legal advisor to clients, manage complex files independently and contribute to the day-to-day coordination and supervision of junior team members. You work closely with partners and managing associates while taking ownership of your matters.

Your responsibilities

· Advising clients on GDPR and data protection matters, including governance, compliance trajectories and audits.

· Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial, IT and data-related contracts.

· Advising clients on Data Act, AI regulation, copyright and trademark law, as part of broader technology-driven projects.

· Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and translating them into clear, pragmatic and business-oriented advice.

· Managing files autonomously, with a strong focus on quality, ownership and client satisfaction.

· Supervising and mentoring junior associates and trainees, and reviewing their work.

· Providing constructive feedback and contributing to the professional development of junior colleagues.

· Sharing knowledge within the team through internal trainings and collaboration.

· Building and maintaining long-term client relationships.

· Identifying opportunities for cross-selling within BDO Legal and the wider BDO network.

· Contributing to client proposals, pitches and publications.

· Acting as an ambassador of BDO Legal, reflecting our values of quality, integrity and entrepreneurship.

What do you bring to the table?

You are a motivated and responsible lawyer with a strong interest in technology-driven legal domains and a desire to grow within a dynamic law firm.

You bring:

· A Master’s degree in Law, with a required additional specialisation in data protection, intellectual property or technology law.

· At least 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm.

· Strong expertise in GDPR and contract law (essential).

· Knowledge of and interest in the Data Act, AI regulation, copyright and trademark law.

· The ability to work independently, with a high sense of responsibility and ownership.

· A collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring and coaching junior colleagues.

· Commercial awareness and an eye for client needs.

· Fluency in Dutch, French and English.

What do we bring to the table?

· The opportunity to work in an ambitious and growing law firm with a clear vision.

· A challenging role where you can contribute to building a high-quality practice.

· Space for professional autonomy, initiative, and entrepreneurship.

· A team of dedicated lawyers where collaboration is central.

· A modern work environment with attention to flexibility.

· Concrete career growth opportunities based on your ambitions.

· The chance to work in multidisciplinary teams with BDO specialists (tax, finance) and, for international matters, with other BDO Legal offices worldwide.