In-house Solicitor - Data Protection

As a Top 50 firm, the practice group provides a comprehensive and unmatched service to the UK's most prominent and affluent commercial and residential developers.

Join a team that offers the best work, a progressive working environment and committed career progression within an international-recognised firm.

The Firm

They are considered amongst one of the world's elite, professional services law firm; operating from over 25 international offices across Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific & Americas. This Top 20 firm has a solid global footprint. It has been mentioned law firm of the year, recognised for their unparalleled expertise within Employment, Energy, Financial Services, Corporate, TMT, and Real Estate.

The firm adopts a contemporary approach and listed as the most innovative law firm by the Financial Times. The firm offers an opportunity for forward-thinking, like-minded individuals to work amongst an outstanding team in a collaborative, supportive environment.

The firm has excellent international credentials, partnering with a broad global client base, you will have direct exposure to an abundance of diverse yet challenging work. In recent years, the firm has achieved more tier 1 ranking in the Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm. Competitive associate benefits, with opportunities for international secondments, this firm can offer you the right platforms to drive your career forward.

The Role

You will join a highly regarded national firm and work as part of the firm's in-house privacy team, supporting Lawyers within the firm.

You'll work closely with a very experienced Partner within a key department for the firm, as well as other fee earners which regularly advise on GDPR and data protection related matters.

The sectors they tend to operate in include the Education and Charity sectors. The department houses a wealth of expertise. You will find that there is always a broad range of work assisting many key practice areas at the firm.

You'll also be involved in information law matters, such as freedom of information, environmental information regulations & information related aspects of cyber security/marketing.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge base in data protection matters
• Experience of working with key stakeholders within an organisation
• Experience of advising on data protection in a commercial environment, including advising on GDPR, drafting privacy notices, negotiating and drafting data protection clauses with suppliers and advising on marketing issues

If you would like to apply for this outstanding opportunity, please get in touch with a CV today or feel free to give me a call for a confidential conversation.