Data Protection Solicitor – 8 years plus PQE

Role Overview

• Take the lead on a broad range of data protection and privacy matters
• Support businesses with practical, commercially focused advice on compliance, governance and risk management
• Work closely with founders, senior leadership teams, in‑house counsel and operational stakeholders
• Provide clear, pragmatic guidance that supports business growth
• Advise on matters such as UK GDPR compliance, data protection audits, data processing agreements, privacy notices, international data transfers, data subject rights requests and commercial contracts
• Support clients with data protection due diligence in corporate transactions

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ PQE with strong experience in data protection and privacy law
• Demonstrable experience advising on UK GDPR compliance and wider data protection matters
• Experience advising founder‑led businesses, start‑ups and scale‑ups would be advantageous
• Ability to manage matters independently and deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Confidence working with founders, leadership teams and in‑house legal functions

Benefits

• Flexible working within a fully remote but collaborative team
• Supportive, tech-enabled environment
• Autonomy and flexibility as part of the consultant model