Data Privacy Lawyer

Elevate; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate is seeking an experienced Data Privacy Lawyer for a six-month contract to provide legal guidance across UK and EU data protection matters. You will support AI-driven product development with privacy-by-design input and draft key privacy documents.

Requirements include UK-qualified solicitor status and strong experience in data protection law, with a solid grasp of UK GDPR and EU data protection principles.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor or equivalent.
• Strong experience in data protection and privacy law, ideally in-house or at a tech-focused firm.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and EU data protection principles.

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 teams on privacy risks and requirements.
• Support development and governance of privacy policies and processes.
• Monitor regulatory developments relating to AI and data protection.

Skills

Data privacy law

UK GDPR

Education

Qualified in UK

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.