Contentious Data Protection Solicitor – Birmingham – Birmingham

Wagstaff Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

12 month FTC

Job summary

Chadwick Nott is seeking a Contentious Data Protection Solicitor in Birmingham for a 12-month FTC. Open to NQ–8 PQE, hybrid working, working alongside a L500 rated partner and a supportive team.

You will handle DSARs, FOI, GDPR, ICO investigations, data breach response and other contentious data matters, with day-to-day duties including strategy, responses and litigation support.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and Freedom of Information Act requests.
• GDPR compliance experience and information governance exposure.
• Interest in or exposure to ICO investigations, regulatory inquiries, or First-tier Tribunal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day DSAR queries, including strategy, proportionality, exemptions and risk.
• Assisting with ICO investigations, information gathering and drafting responses.
• 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.

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.*

Job Tenure: Contract and Full-Time
Salary: £63000 – £85000 per annum
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands