Data Privacy Lawyer

Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and dependable Data Privacy Lawyer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a junior data protection/privacy lawyer looking to transition into an in-house role while still enjoying the benefits of working within a law firm environment.

The successful candidate will have the chance to work on diverse aspects of legal risk, including financial crime compliance, claims, complaints, insurance, engagement terms, contracts, data privacy, and regulatory engagement.

• Opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment
• Chance to contribute to various aspects of legal risk
• Ideal for a junior lawyer looking to transition into an in-house role

What you'll do:

As a Data Privacy Lawyer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the firm's compliance with Data Protection Legislation. You will be responsible for supporting the firm's GDPR programme, managing personal data breach notifications, and responding to individual queries regarding data protection. Additionally, you will lead the maintenance of data protection policies and procedures and support the DPO on data protection requirements relating to AI developments. Your role will also involve keeping abreast of international data protection developments.

• Maintain data protection compliance programmes in line with Data Protection Legislation
• Support the Firm's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR Programme
• Manage and report personal data breach notifications
• Respond to queries from individuals regarding data protection related requests
• Support the data protection related third-party vendor management process
• Lead the maintenance of data protection policies and procedures
• Support the DPO on data protection requirements relating to developments in AI at the firm
• Maintain a watching brief on data protection developments abroad

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Data Privacy Lawyer position is a qualified solicitor with around 2 years' post-qualification experience. Experience in data protection and AI work would be advantageous. You should be able to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities. Resilience, flexibility, responsiveness, and self-motivation are key traits that will enable you to excel in this role.

• Qualified solicitor with around 2 years’ Post Qualification Experience
• Experience in data protection and AI work is desirable
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and using own initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships across all levels of the firm
• Effective communication skills with ability to articulate difficult messages and decisions
• Resilient, flexible in approach and responsive
• Self-motivated with ability to take responsibility for completion or resolution of matters

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Focus: Compliance

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: City of London

Specialism: Risk & Compliance

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Job Reference: 10KJES-FFC96C71

Date posted: 24 February 2025

Consultant: Izzy Gower

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