Contentious Data Protection Solicitor - Birmingham

Chadwick Nott; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Contentious Data Protection Solicitor to join their Birmingham office. This role covers challenging data privacy work, advising on DSAR, ICO investigations, and data breach responses.

The position is hybrid, with a 12 month FTC and open to NQ to 8 PQE solicitors. You will work with a partner and gain exposure to high-profile information governance matters.

Qualifications

• NQ-8 PQE Solicitors considered with experience handling Data Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Act requests, or broader GDPR compliance work.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day DSAR queries, including strategy, proportionality, exemptions, and risk
• Assisting with ICO investigations, information gathering, drafting responses, managing correspondence
• Supporting matters before the First-tier Tribunal
• Advising on third-party data requests
• Guiding clients on handling personal data in internal processes
• Supporting pre-action correspondence and litigation arising from data breaches
• Advising on responses to data subject rights requests

Skills

Data Subject Access Requests

Freedom of Information Act requests

GDPR compliance

Job description

Contentious Data Protection Solicitor - Birmingham

Level: NQ - 8 PQE

Hybrid working

12 month FTC

Overview

This leading UK firm is seeking a Solicitor to join their highly regarded data protection team. All levels considered from NQ - 8 PQE.

They are looking for a diligent and motivated individual to work alongside experienced solicitors and a L500 rated partner in a supportive environment, gaining exposure to a wide range of data protection and information governance matters.

The role

This role focuses on practical, applied data protection work, with a particular emphasis on advising clients in challenging or sensitive situations.

While not essential, experience in FOIA requests, involvement in data breach response, particularly in the context of cyber incidents, and experience supporting contentious data matters an advantage. Exposure to ICO investigations, regulatory enquiries, or First-tier Tribunal proceedings would also be beneficial.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day DSAR queries, including strategy, proportionality, exemptions, and risk
• Assisting with ICO investigations, information gathering, drafting responses, managing correspondence
• Supporting matters before the First-tier Tribunal
• Advising on third-party data requests
• Guiding clients on handling personal data in internal processes
• Supporting pre-action correspondence and litigation arising from data breaches
• Advising on responses to data subject rights requests

About you

• NQ-8 PQE Solicitors considered with experience handling Data Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Act requests, or broader GDPR compliance work.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*