Data Privacy Lawyer

Elevate; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate, an AI technology company, is seeking an experienced Data Privacy Lawyer for a six-month contract to provide legal advice across privacy and data protection matters. You will advise on UK GDPR, DPIAs, international data transfers and data-sharing arrangements, draft privacy notices and DPAs, and support governance frameworks while collaborating with product, engineering and commercial teams.

The role requires UK-qualified solicitor with strong in-house or tech-focused experience and the

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor or equivalent legal qualification.
• Strong experience in data protection and privacy law.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and EU data protection principles.
• Experience advising technology, SaaS, AI or digital businesses.
• Exposure to AI privacy, regulatory or data governance matters desirable.
• Commercially minded and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on UK and EU data protection.
• Advise on GDPR compliance, DPIAs, and data transfers.
• Support privacy considerations for AI products and data use.
• Draft and review privacy notices, DPAs, data processing terms and other privacy documentation.
• Advise on privacy risks and requirements with product, engineering and business teams.
• Support governance frameworks and privacy policies.
• Monitor regulatory developments related to AI and data protection.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external advisers.

Skills

Data privacy law

UK GDPR knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Our customer, an AI technology company is seeking an experienced Data Privacy Lawyer for a 6 month contract role to provide legal advice across a broad range of privacy and data protection matters. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced technology environment and support the business as it develops and scales AI-driven products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on UK and EU data protection and privacy matters.
• Advise on GDPR compliance, DPIAs, international data transfers and data-sharing arrangements.
• Support privacy considerations relating to AI products, technologies and data use.
• Draft and review privacy notices, DPAs, data processing terms and other privacy documentation.
• Advise commercial, product, engineering and business teams on privacy risks and requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of privacy policies, processes and governance frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory developments relating to AI, data protection and emerging technology.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers as required.

Requirements

• UK-qualified solicitor or equivalent legal qualification.
• Strong experience in data protection and privacy law, ideally gained in-house or within a leading technology-focused law firm.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and wider EU data protection principles.
• Experience advising technology, SaaS, AI or digital businesses.
• Exposure to AI-related privacy, regulatory or data governance matters would be highly desirable.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.