Contentious Data Protection & Cyber Associate

Chadwick Nott; Greater London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Breadth of work

Top 100 City firm

Culture and ethos

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is partnering with a leading Top 100 City law firm to recruit a Contentious Data Protection Associate in London. The role offers a salary of £95,000–£105,000 and requires 2–4 years of PQE. It is a permanent, full-time position in a high-calibre data protection practice.

You will manage breach response, ransomware scenarios, ICO guidance, and related litigation, contributing to a broad and market-leading practice.

Qualifications

• 2-4 PQE in contentious data protection or privacy matters.
• Experience within a top law firm or equivalent environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of ICO guidance and EU data protection law.

Responsibilities

• Manage breach response and incident handling
• Advise on ransomware situations and data breaches
• Handle data-protection litigation and related disputes
• Provide guidance on ICO compliance and relevant EU law

Skills

Data protection experience

Litigation experience

Breach response

Education

Solicitor qualified (England & Wales)

Job description

Chadwick Nott is partnering with a leading Top 100 City law firm to recruit a Contentious Data Protection Associate in London. The role offers a salary of £95,000–£105,000 and requires 2–4 years of PQE. It is a permanent, full-time position in a high-calibre data protection practice.

You will manage breach response, ransomware scenarios, ICO guidance, and related litigation, contributing to a broad and market-leading practice.