Data & Cyber Senior Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Leeds office days

Career progression

Job summary

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Data Protection and Cyber Associate or Senior Associate in Leeds with 3+ years PQE. You will join a specialist data protection team, handling complex matters and advising clients on regulation and governance.

Hybrid working allows 1–2 days in the Leeds office. The role offers exposure to data protection, privacy, cyber incidents and client advisory work within a leading UK practice known for innovation and partnership with major insurers.

Qualifications

• Commercial or data protection solicitor with 3+ years PQE.
• Experience in data protection, privacy or cyber matters.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Strong client advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on data protection regulations, privacy compliance and privacy issues.
• Handle freedom of information issues and data sharing arrangements.
• Manage and run data protection and cyber matters with guidance from the Head of Department.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy law

Team collaboration

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Data Protection and Cyber Associate or Senior Associate | Leeds | 1 to 2 Days in Office

This Top 200 UK law firm operates at the forefront of the modern legal market, having developed its own legal technology platform and embedded genuine hybrid working across the business.

About the Firm

This Top 200 firm has built a strong reputation as a market leader in insurance focused work, data risk and commercial litigation. Operating in close partnership with one of the world’s largest insurers, the firm is known for its proactive and commercially intelligent approach, combining early intervention with robust dispute resolution expertise when matters escalation.

Founded in the 2010s, the firm has grown rapidly and now employs over 250 lawyers nationally. Its culture is modern, informal and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on personality, teamwork and long term development. Lawyers are given early responsibility and supported by clear leadership structures and advanced internal systems.

Significant investment has been made in innovation, including a fully integrated case management system and proprietary legal tech designed to streamline workflows and improve efficiency. Hybrid working is well established, with lawyers typically attending the Leeds office 1 to 2 days per week, subject to flexibility and team needs.

The Role

The firm is seeking a Data Protection and Cyber Associate or Senior Associate with 3+ years PQE to join its Leeds based team. You will join a well established and high performing specialist team of 5 to 6 lawyers handling complex and high value data and cyber matters. The role will involve both collaborative team based work and responsibility for managing your own matters.

Your caseload will include advising on data protection regulations, privacy compliance, freedom of information issues, data sharing arrangements and related cyber incidents. You will work closely with the Head of Department, gaining strong exposure to technically challenging matters and strategic client advisory work.

This is a technical and commercially focused position offering exposure to complex regulatory and contentious data matters, alongside a consistent and reliable workflow.

Requirements

• Commercial or Data Protection Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE
• Experience in data protection, privacy or cyber related matters
• Commercially aware and confident handling complex issues
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills

What is on Offer

• Opportunity to join a Top 200 firm with a strong national profile
• Exposure to high value and complex data and cyber work
• Genuine hybrid working with 1 to 2 days in the Leeds office
• Collaborative and modern working environment with strong work life balance
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Protection and Cyber Solicitor to join a growing Leeds based team offering quality work, modern infrastructure and long term progression.

Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch for a confidential discussion.