Data Privacy Lawyer

Axiom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension

Remote/Hybrid/Onsite opportunities

Job summary

Axiom is seeking Data Privacy Lawyers and certified privacy professionals to support one of the UK's largest privacy teams on flexible in-house engagements, across industries. You will provide practical advice on data protection, draft DPAs and processing terms, and lead DPIAs, data mapping, DSAR responses, and privacy notices, collaborating with legal, compliance, product and technology teams.

Qualified UK lawyers or privacy professionals with knowledge of GDPR/UK GDPR and related regimes are

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in the UK or equivalent, or privacy professional with strong data protection experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy and related developments.
• Experience in private practice, in-house, consulting, or privacy advisory environments.
• Solid understanding of data lifecycle, privacy risk management, and practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, business‑focused advice on data protection and privacy compliance.
• Draft, review and negotiate DPAs, data processing terms and vendor contracts.
• Lead on DPIAs, data mapping, DSAR responses, and privacy notices.
• Support privacy framework design and governance with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Data privacy law

GDPR knowledge

UK GDPR

Contract negotiation

Job description

We are currently seeking Data Privacy Lawyers and certified privacy professionals to work with a variety of Axiom clients across industries, supporting one of the largest privacy teams in the UK on flexible in-house engagements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide practical, business-focused advice on data protection and privacy compliance, including GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy, international data transfers, data governance, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements involving data protection and data-sharing provisions, including DPAs, intra-group agreements, vendor contracts, technology agreements, and data processing terms.
• Lead on key privacy deliverables, including DPIAs, LIAs, data mapping, DSAR responses, privacy notices, records of processing, and internal privacy policies and procedures.
• Support the design and implementation of privacy frameworks, data governance programmes, vendor risk processes, and compliance controls, working closely with legal, compliance, product, technology, and business teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer in the UK or an equivalent jurisdiction, or experienced privacy professional with strong data protection, privacy, or information law experience.
• Strong working knowledge of core data protection regimes, including GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy, and broader privacy, digital, and data-related regulatory developments.
• Experience gained in private practice, in-house, consulting, or privacy advisory environments, supporting commercial, technology, data-driven, or regulated organisations.
• Solid understanding of the data lifecycle, privacy risk management, data governance, commercial privacy issues, and the ability to deliver clear, pragmatic, business-focused advice.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities:

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [e-mail] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

Axiom Global Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 11777468 Registered Office: Challoner House, 3rd Floor, 19-21 Clerkenwell Close, London, UK, EC1R 0AA.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.