Data Privacy Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks an experienced Commercial and Data Privacy Contractor for a remote, short-term role. The position involves advising on European data privacy laws, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates are legal professionals with expertise in GDPR and experience in the automotive or technology sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial law and data privacy required.
• Expertise in GDPR and European privacy laws.
• Available to start immediately for a 3-month contract.

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

Knowledge of European data privacy regulations

Strong commercial legal background

Ability to work independently

Effective 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, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex, the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, supports a new flexible career model within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to our clients' needs through a curated, global Community of Talent and advanced search technology. 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. ElevateFlex aims to foster a diverse, inclusive work culture that attracts, retains, and celebrates talented individuals from all backgrounds. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work, believing that diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and business success.

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