Data & Digital Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Kingswells; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited is recruiting a Data & Digital Solicitor to join its Aberdeen team. The role focuses on UK GDPR, EU GDPR, PECR, data protection, privacy and related commercial matters for a diverse client base across sectors.

You will handle DSARs, privacy projects, data mapping, DPIAs, data transfers, and draft data processing and data sharing agreements, with opportunities for client training and business development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE in data protection, privacy and information law
• Experience drafting commercial contracts and advising on data and digital matters
• Strong communication and client relationship skills

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on UK GDPR, EU GDPR, PECR and wider data protection and privacy matters
• Managing complex DSARs and data subject rights requests
• Supporting clients with privacy compliance projects, data mapping, DPIAs, international data transfers and incident response
• Drafting and negotiating data processing and data sharing agreements
• Advising on IT, digital and intellectual property matters
• Building strong client relationships and delivering commercially focused advice
• Collaborating with colleagues across practice areas to deliver integrated solutions
• Contributing to client training and business development

Skills

Data protection

Privacy law

DSARs

Commercial contracts

Job description

Data & Digital Solicitor (3+ years') – Aberdeen

A highly regarded law firm is looking to recruit a Data & Digital Solicitor to join its team in Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor with experience in data protection, privacy and commercial law to advise on complex matters for a diverse client base across a range of sectors.

The Role

The role will involve a broad range of data protection and digital advisory work, including data subject access requests (DSARs), privacy compliance and data rights management.

Responsibilities will include:

• Advising clients on UK GDPR, EU GDPR, PECR and wider data protection and privacy matters
• Managing complex DSARs and data subject rights requests, including scoping, review, redaction and disclosure
• Supporting clients with privacy compliance projects, data mapping, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), international data transfers and incident response
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including data processing and data sharing agreements
• Advising on IT, digital and intellectual property matters
• Building strong client relationships and delivering practical, commercially focused advice
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different practice areas to deliver integrated client solutions
• Contributing to client training, business development and the continued development of the practice

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 3 years' PQE, with experience in data protection, privacy and information law
• Hands-on experience advising on DSARs and wider data subject rights, ideally involving complex or high-volume requests
• A strong understanding of UK GDPR, EU GDPR and PECR
• Experience drafting commercial contracts and advising on data and digital matters
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• A pragmatic, commercially minded approach, with the ability to manage complex projects and advise on risk

Experience with privacy technology, AI governance, international data transfers or large-scale DSAR programmes would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a growing practice and work on complex data protection, privacy and digital matters for a varied client base. The role offers exposure to high-profile work, opportunities to develop client relationships and the chance to contribute to the continued growth of the team.