Data Privacy Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an experienced Commercial and Data Privacy Contractor for a high-profile automotive client on a remote, temporary assignment. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of European data privacy regulations, particularly GDPR, and demonstrate strong commercial legal expertise to contribute to compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified legal professional with experience in commercial law and data privacy.
• Expertise in European privacy laws, especially GDPR.
• Ability to work independently and communicate 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 (DPIAs).

Skills

Commercial Law

Data Privacy

GDPR

Legal Communication

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, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate. We define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry by matching exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our customers through a world-class, global community of talent and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently 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.

Equitability and inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, we are committed to a diverse, inclusive work culture that attracts, retains, and celebrates talented individuals. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work, knowing that diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and is good business.

As a proponent of diversity, equity, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is dedicated to hiring candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply and become part of the ElevateFlex team—help us change the legal landscape and make a difference in the legal universe.