Data Privacy Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Commercial and Data Privacy Contractor for a short-term engagement with a high-profile automotive client. The role requires expertise in European data privacy regulations and commercial law, and offers a flexible remote work environment to contribute to critical compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in commercial law and data privacy.
• Proven expertise in European privacy laws, particularly GDPR.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on European data privacy laws.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Assist with data protection policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of European data privacy regulations

Contract negotiation

Communication of complex 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. We define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry, matching exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our clients through a global community of talent and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

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