Associate / Senior Associate – Data Protection

SA Law (Leigh Davis); St Albans; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SA Law (Leigh Davis) in St Albans, England, is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with a focus on data protection to join the Employment Team. You will advise commercial clients on UK GDPR, privacy compliance, and information governance while collaborating across corporate, commercial, dispute resolution and property practices.

The role requires a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with ideally 4-5 years PQE, a strong background in data protection law, and experience drafting and

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
• 4–5 years PQE desired.
• Strong UK data protection and privacy law background.
• Experience drafting and negotiating data protection documents.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR compliance, governance, and risk.
• Drafting and reviewing privacy notices, employee privacy notices, data processing agreements, and data sharing agreements.
• Handling workplace data protection issues, including employee monitoring, subject access requests, and HR-related compliance.
• Providing guidance on data breaches, incident response, and regulatory investigations.
• Supporting corporate and commercial colleagues with data protection input on transactions, contracts, and business projects.
• Building and developing client relationships and participating in business development initiatives.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy law

Drafting DP docs

Regulatory compliance

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate – Data Protection

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Organising Institution / Firm

SA Law (Leigh Davis)

Rolling Basis (Official)

St Albans, England, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with ideally 4-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

SA Law is seeking an Associate or Senior Solicitor to join its Employment Team with a specialized focus on data protection, privacy, and information governance. The role involves advising commercial clients on data protection compliance while collaborating across corporate, commercial, dispute resolution, and property practices.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales.
• Ideally 4-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong background in UK data protection and privacy law, with awareness of EU GDPR and global privacy developments.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating commercial and data protection documentation.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Advising clients on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and PECR compliance, governance, and risk.
• Drafting and reviewing privacy notices, employee privacy notices, data processing agreements, and data sharing agreements.
• Handling workplace data protection issues, including employee monitoring, subject access requests, and HR-related compliance.
• Providing guidance on data breaches, incident response, and regulatory investigations.
• Supporting corporate and commercial colleagues with data protection input on transactions, contracts, and business projects.
• Building and developing client relationships and participating in business development initiatives.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not Specified

Mode: Full-time, On-site (St Albans, England, United Kingdom)