Data Protection Solicitor

This City practice is widely regarded as a pioneering firm that acts for an impressive range of clients including multi-nationals, social enterprises, charities and public bodies.

The role

The main focus of the role is to advise private, public and third sector clients across the full spectrum of data privacy law which will include the opportunity to develop niche expertise.

This exceptional opportunity working alongside the Head of Data Privacy will allow an ambitious individual to truly thrive with the support of several specialist fee earners and a PSL.

There is opportunity to supervise junior fee earners, participate in business development and contribute to knowledge management.

The firm is committed to agile working, offering flexibility and responsibility as well as providing a good work-life balance.

Required experience

-A minimum of 5 years PQE gained in data privacy, ideally within a well-regarded law firm or currently working in-house but keen to move to private practice.

-Thorough experience of the full range of data protection and e-privacy compliance requirements, including: the General Data Protection Regulation; privacy notices and data protection policies; outsourcing arrangements; international data transfer solutions; employee monitoring and data use; whistleblowing; marketing; data retention; rights of individuals; data breach; online and app privacy issues.