Data Privacy Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Commercial and Data Privacy Contractor to support a high-profile automotive client. This temporary role involves advising on European data privacy laws including GDPR, conducting contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance. The position is remote and offers flexibility while contributing to critical legal initiatives. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong expertise in data privacy regulations and a solid commercial legal background.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in commercial law and data privacy.
• Ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly.
• Available to start immediately for a 3-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on European data privacy laws, including GDPR.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Assist with data protection impact assessments and policies.

Skills

European privacy laws

Commercial law

GDPR

Legal compliance

Communication

Education

Qualified legal professional

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial and Data Privacy (DP) Contractor to support a high-profile automotive client on a short-term engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge and hands-on experience with European data privacy regulations, alongside a solid commercial legal background. This is a remote opportunity, offering flexibility while contributing to critical compliance and contractual initiatives.

Contract Type: Temporary (3 Months)

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and support on European data privacy laws, including GDPR.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure legal and compliance alignment.
• Support data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) and other privacy-related documentation.
• Assist with the development and implementation of data protection policies and procedures.
• Ensure timely and efficient legal support within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements:

• Qualified legal professional with demonstrable experience in commercial law and data privacy.
• Proven expertise in European privacy laws, particularly GDPR.
• Ability to work independently and communicate complex legal matters clearly.
• Available to start immediately and commit to a 3-month assignment.
• Experience within the automotive or technology sector is a plus.

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex, the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, supports a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to our clients' needs through a global community of talent and advanced search technology. We were recently assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

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