Data Lawyer

BT Group; Birmingham, Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% on target annual bonus

Private GP 24/7 for you and family

Carers leave up to 2 weeks

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave – 9

BT product discounts

Pension scheme – 5% employee + 10% BT

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

BT Group is seeking a Data Lawyer to support the Legal, CoSec & Regulatory Affairs division across data, privacy, AI and security matters. You will advise business stakeholders—from sales to product—on regulatory compliance and commercial risk in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes practical, clear guidance, collaboration with data lawyers and compliance specialists, and ongoing learning about evolving data laws. A competitive package reflects senior PQE requirements and UK operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in a Data Lawyer capacity.
• Experience with UK GDPR, PECR, DORA.
• Commercial, pragmatic advice on data, privacy and AI matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely legal advice on data issues across BT Group businesses.
• Advise procurement and product teams on data & AI provisions in contracts.
• Draft legal opinions and risk assessments for stakeholders.
• Assist with data protection impact assessments and incident response.
• Share knowledge on evolving data, digital and AI laws and guidance.
• Provide training on data law topics to non-legal teams.

Skills

Data protection law

Privacy impact assessments

Contract risk advisory

Stakeholder management

AI & data ethics

Education

Qualified lawyer (UK)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Data Lawyer

Job Function: Legal and Governance

Division: Legal, CoSec & Regulatory Affairs

Job Location: GBR-Birmingham-Three Snowhill, GBR-London-BTHQ One Braham

Advertised Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: 6th November

To be eligible for this role you must be at least 2 yrs PQE in a Data Lawyer capacity working across areas such as GDPR, PECR, DPA's, Dora etc..

About the role

You will be helping to enable BT’s strategy and the ambitious plans for its Business unit and the wider group to be successful. You will work alongside our team of data lawyers and compliance specialists to advise business stakeholders, ranging from sales teams to marketing, product and commercial teams on data, privacy, digital, AI and data ethics issues. You will principally advise on data, privacy, AI and security issues impacting business customers and the teams supporting Business, but the role will also support other parts of the BT Group as and when required.

What you’ll be doing

• Providing accurate and timely legal advice, analysis and support on data issues impacting Business and other parts of the Group in line with our BT Group Behaviours
• Advising in a clear and practical manner issues concerning data & AI across the range of Business propositions and product launches, and on the design and implementation of new products, systems and processes, embedding privacy by design and compliance requirements from the outset
• Providing subject matter expertise advice to procurement and to product lawyers on data & AI provisions in supplier and customer contracts
• Drafting legal advice and risk assessments to enable business stakeholders to understand legal and regulatory risks and requirements
• Assisting first line impact assessment review team with escalated assessments and drafting data protection impact assessments
• Delivering initial advice for complaints, disputes or incidents to first line support and escalating to more senior legal team members as necessary
• Continuously monitoring and sharing knowledge with the broader team on emerging laws or changes in existing data, digital and AI related laws, regulations and guidance
• Providing guidance, knowhow and training as appropriate to first-line reviewers, marketing teams and compliance colleagues on relevant aspects of data related law and practice (including data protection, AI, digital and security legislation)
• Building strong working relationships to connect across the Data Legal Team (a part of People, Data & Compliance), Business Legal team and with other stakeholders across Business to ensure operational synergies and compliance for Business activities

Essential Skills / Experience

• Qualified lawyer - at least 2 yrs PQE in a Data Lawyer or equivalent capacity
• Understanding of UK and EU data protection laws and practices including UK/GDPR, PECR, DORA etc..
• Demonstrated ability to provide commercially focused, pragmatic legal advice on complex data, privacy and AI matters, balancing legal risk with business objectives and producing clear, user-friendly advice and documentation

Desirable Skills / Experience

• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced commercial environment, managing competing priorities, exercising sound judgement and knowing when to seek guidance or
• Strong analytical, problem solving, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with experience drafting and negotiating complex data, AI and technology agreements, and delivering practical, solutions-focused advice through a collaborative approach
• Data Protection Qualification (BCS/ISEB or CIPP/E) (desirable)

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life. You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme

You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.

About us

BT Group is the UK’s leading communications group and the holding company behind some of the country’s most recognised brands – including BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet. Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good. Our customers include consumers, small, medium and large businesses, public sector organisations and other communications providers.

BT Group’s role is about setting direction, unlocking value and creating the conditions for our brands and businesses to thrive.

Having come through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, our focus now is on what comes next – simplifying how we operate, using technology and AI to work smarter, and organising ourselves to serve customers better and grow sustainably. Group teams shape strategy, policy, brand, capital allocation and transformation, helping the whole organisation perform at its best.

We have a singular culture that unites all our people: we are customer-first challengers, who are committed, clear and connected. These behaviours unite us as one team to deliver for our colleagues, our customers, our stakeholders and the country. Joining BT Group means working at the heart of a business that matters to the UK, with the opportunity to shape decisions, influence outcomes and help set the future course of one of the country’s most important companies.