Commercial Contracts & Data Protection Lawyer

Company: Hays
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

As a Commercial Contracts and Data Protection Solicitor, you will draft and advise on commercial contracts, licensing, and technology agreements while handling data protection matters, including subject access requests and FOI. You will partner with key clients and collaborate with colleagues on diverse projects. The role sits in a market-leading team offering high-quality work and clear career progression with hybrid flexibility. You help protect client interests and shape solutions for complex data and contract issues.

Pay / Benefits

  • generous hybrid flexibility
  • highly competitive remuneration package
  • hybrid working options

Responsibilities

  • Draft and advise on commercial contracts and licensing arrangements
  • Counsel on technology contracts and related agreements
  • Advise on data protection matters, including subject access requests
  • Handle Freedom of Information Act requests and data usage issues
  • Partner with key clients and collaborate on cross-team projects
  • Develop and maintain long-lasting client relationships

Key requirements

  • Commercial and data protection lawyer with 2+ years’ PQE or up to Senior Associate
  • Strong technical skills in data protection and contracts
  • Ability to build long-lasting client relationships
  • Strong communication
  • Client relationship building
  • Team collaboration
  • Data protection
  • Subject access requests
  • Freedom of Information Act

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Posted: September 30th, 2026