Data Protection Solicitor / FCILEX (5+ PQE) – Exeter

Overview

As a senior member of a specialist IP, Data & Tech team, you will lead complex data protection matters for clients across tech, creative, education, healthcare and public sectors. You will shape privacy governance, respond to data challenges, and drive cross-functional collaboration to protect and manage data effectively. You’ll mentor junior lawyers, support business development, and deepen client relationships within a dynamic, mission-driven firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary + annual profit share
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Private medical, life assurance & wellbeing support
• Career development, mentorship & training

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR and related legislation
• Draft and review privacy policies, DPIAs, and data processing agreements
• Lead audits, gap analyses and compliance programmes
• Guide clients through data breaches and incident response
• Collaborate on commercial and tech-related matters
• Build client relationships and contribute to business development
• Mentor junior lawyers (Senior Associate level)

Key requirements

• 5+ years’ PQE in data protection/privacy law
• PGCert/PGDip or equivalent specialist qualification
• Deep knowledge of UK/EU legislation and ICO guidance
• Experience advising on governance, risk and compliance
• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Commercial mindset and client-facing confidence
• Collaborative, proactive and team-oriented
• Background in tech/IP/data environments is an advantage

• Collaborative
• Proactive
• Client-facing confidence
• UK GDPR
• DPA 2018
• PECR

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