Data Privacy Associate (4+ PQE)

QED Legal; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Data Privacy Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Scotland. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile data protection matters, providing strategic advice to a diverse range of clients. You'll be instrumental in guiding clients through GDPR compliance, drafting essential documentation, and managing regulatory investigations. With a commitment to high-quality legal solutions, this firm provides an exciting environment for professional growth and development. If you're ready to take your expertise to the next level, this opportunity 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 protection law

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Client management

Communication skills

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.