Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Associate – NQ–1PQE – Elite US Firm – London

Dhillon Bains; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in London is seeking a junior associate (NQ–1PQE) to join its Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice. The role involves advising on global data compliance and assisting with cyber incidents. Candidates should be qualified solicitors in England & Wales, with a strong interest in data protection. The firm offers a supportive team culture and a market-leading salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Market-leading US salary

Top-tier training

Close mentorship

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• NQ–1PQE solicitor qualified (or soon to qualify) in England & Wales.
• Experience or strong interest in data protection, privacy, cybersecurity or tech law.
• Excellent academics and a proactive, commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Advise on global data privacy and cybersecurity compliance.
• Prepare and respond to cyber incidents and regulatory investigations.
• Assist with contracts, data commercialisation, and vendor arrangements.

Skills

Data protection and privacy law

Cybersecurity law

Commercial mindset

Education

Solicitor qualified in England & Wales

Job description

An elite US law firm in London is looking to hire a junior associate (NQ–1PQE) into its top-tier Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice.

This is a rare opportunity to join a practice consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK, known for advising leading global corporates, tech companies, investment firms, and financial institutions on the full life cycle of data privacy, cybersecurity and regulatory risk.

The team regularly handles matters involving UK GDPR, EU GDPR, the UK Data Protection Act, cross-border data transfers, breach response, and privacy-related litigation and enforcement. The successful candidate will also work closely with colleagues across the US and Europe on multi-jurisdictional matters with strategic regulatory significance.

Key areas of focus:

• Advising on global data privacy and cybersecurity compliance frameworks
• Preparing and responding to cyber incidents and regulatory investigations
• Supporting major transactions with privacy and cybersecurity due diligence
• Assisting on contracts, data commercialisation, and vendor arrangements
• Involvement in privacy-related litigation, enforcement, and internal investigations

Candidate requirements:

• NQ–1PQE solicitor qualified (or soon to qualify) in England & Wales
• Experience or strong interest in data protection, privacy, cybersecurity or tech law
• Previous experience in private practice or in-house is welcomed
• Excellent academics and a proactive, commercial mindset

Why apply?

Join a lean, partner-led team known for excellence and international reach Work on complex, high-profile matters at the intersection of law, tech and innovation Access top-tier training, close mentorship, and a supportive team culture Receive a market-leading US salary and benefits package

If you're a junior associate looking to build your career in one of the most in-demand and future-facing areas of law, this is an outstanding opportunity.

To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Gurp at Dhillon Bains via [e-mail]