Data Privacy Associate (4+ PQE)

QED Legal LLP; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Privacy Solicitor to join their leading law firm in Scotland. This exciting role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team, providing strategic advice on complex data protection matters. You'll collaborate with high-profile international clients, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations while managing a varied caseload. The firm offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to make a significant impact in data privacy law, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Opportunity to work on high calibre work

Hybrid working

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in data privacy and protection law.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GDPR and UK Data Protection Act.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on GDPR compliance and data breaches.
• Drafting data-sharing agreements and privacy notices.

Skills

GDPR Compliance

Data Breaches

Data Subject Rights

Drafting Agreements

Negotiation Skills

Client Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Data Privacy Solicitor

Scotland

About the Firm

We are representing Scotland's leading Data Privacy Law firm. Renowned for their expertise in data protection and privacy law, the firm works with an extensive range of clients across all industries, providing high-quality, commercially focused legal solutions.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Data Privacy Solicitor to join this Band 1 firm. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dynamic team of experts, offering strategic and practical advice to a broad spectrum of clients on complex and high-profile data protection matters. Working with leading international clients across a range of sectors, after continued growth the firm are looking to expand their function.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Advising clients on GDPR compliance, data breaches, and data subject rights.
2. Drafting and negotiating data-sharing agreements, privacy notices, and related documentation.
3. Conducting data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and supporting clients in implementing robust privacy measures.
4. Guiding clients through cross-border data transfers and ensuring compliance with international data privacy frameworks.
5. Keeping clients informed of legal and regulatory changes in data privacy law.
6. Assisting clients with regulatory investigations and data breach responses.

What We’re Looking For:

1. A qualified solicitor with significant experience in data privacy and protection law.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, and other relevant legislation.
3. Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with an ability to deliver practical and commercially driven advice.
4. Exceptional communication and client management skills, capable of building trust and long-term relationships.
5. Ability to manage a varied caseload efficiently and provide expert advice under tight deadlines.
6. Availability for an interim assignment and the ability to hit the ground running.

What’s in it for you?

1. Competitive Salary
2. Opportunity to work on high calibre work
3. Hybrid working
4. Progression Opportunities

Interested? Reach out for a confidential conversation.