Data Privacy Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal consulting seeks an experienced Commercial and Data Privacy Contractor for a remote, short-term engagement with a high-profile automotive client. This role emphasizes expertise in European data privacy laws and commercial contracts, aiming to contribute to crucial compliance initiatives. Qualified candidates will provide legal support, ensuring alignment with regulations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in data privacy and commercial law.
• Proven expertise in GDPR and European privacy laws.
• Ability to work independently with complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on European data privacy laws including GDPR.
• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Support data protection impact assessments and policy development.

Skills

Expertise in European data privacy regulations

Commercial law experience

Clear communication of legal matters

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, and Asia, including Hong Kong and Australia.

ElevateFlex is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, supporting a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our clients through a curated, global Community of Talent and advanced, technology-enabled search. We are proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. At ElevateFlex, we believe a diverse, inclusive work culture attracts, retains, and celebrates the industry's most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work, knowing that diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and is good business.

We invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join the ElevateFlex team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a difference in the legal universe.