Data Protection Solicitor

Overview

In this role you will advise a diverse client base on GDPR compliance, data protection risk, and regulatory obligations. You will work within a respected, specialist team to deliver practical solutions across advisory and contentious matters. You will handle tasks from DSARs to drafting privacy notices and data protection policies, and you may support audits and compliance reviews. This position offers exposure to high-quality work in a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• supportive and collaborative working environment
• high‑quality data protection work
• professional development and career progression

Responsibilities

• Advise on GDPR compliance and data protection obligations
• Handle Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
• Draft and review privacy notices and data protection policies
• Draft and negotiate supplier data protection agreements
• Advise on data breaches and regulatory requirements
• Support clients with data protection audits and compliance reviews
• Contribute to advisory and, where needed, contentious data protection matters

Key requirements

• 4+ years’ PQE in data protection law
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
• Practical and commercial approach to client advice
• Proactive business development and client relationship-building

• analytical thinking
• clear communication
• client relationship building
• UK GDPR
• Data Protection Act 2018
• privacy notices

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