Contentious Data Protection & IG – Senior/Principal Associate

Mills & Reeve LLP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills & Reeve LLP is seeking a solicitor or experienced data protection practitioner to join its contentious data protection and information governance team in Birmingham. The role emphasizes practical, applied data protection work, including DSARs, data breaches, and GDPR-related guidance.

We welcome both qualified solicitors with 1–8 years PQE and non-qualified applicants with strong hands-on experience in data protection.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
• Experience handling DSARs, FOIA requests, and GDPR compliance work.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day DSAR queries and advise on exemptions and risk.
• Assist with ICO investigations and drafting responses.
• Support matters before the First-tier Tribunal and advise on data requests.

Skills

DSAR handling

GDPR compliance

Data breach response

ICO investigations

FOIA requests

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Mills & Reeve LLP is seeking a solicitor or experienced data protection practitioner to join its contentious data protection and information governance team in Birmingham. The role emphasizes practical, applied data protection work, including DSARs, data breaches, and GDPR-related guidance.

We welcome both qualified solicitors with 1–8 years PQE and non-qualified applicants with strong hands-on experience in data protection.