Senior Associate Data Protection, IP

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.