Data Privacy Lawyer

Elevate; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate is seeking an experienced Data Privacy Lawyer for a 6-month contract to provide legal advice on privacy and data protection across UK and EU matters. You will support AI-driven product developments and collaborate with commercial, product, and engineering teams to manage privacy risks.

The role requires UK-qualified solicitor status, strong data protection expertise, and experience with technology-focused firms or in-house tech teams.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified solicitor or equivalent
• Strong experience in data protection and privacy law
• Experience in-house or within a technology-focused law firm
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and EU data protection principles
• Experience advising technology, SaaS, AI or digital businesses
• Exposure to AI-related privacy or data governance matters desirable
• Commercially minded and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on UK and EU data protection and privacy matters.
• Advise on GDPR compliance, DPAs, international data transfers and data-sharing arrangements.
• Support privacy considerations relating to AI products, technologies and data use.
• Draft and review privacy notices, DPAs, data processing terms and other privacy documentation.
• Advise commercial, product, engineering and business teams on privacy risks and requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of privacy policies, processes and governance frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory developments relating to AI, data protection and emerging technology.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers as required.

Skills

Data privacy law

UK GDPR knowledge

DPIAs

Privacy governance

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Our customer, an AI technology company is seeking an experienced Data Privacy Lawyer for a 6 month contract role to provide legal advice across a broad range of privacy and data protection matters. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced technology environment and support the business as it develops and scales AI-driven products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice on UK and EU data protection and privacy matters.
• Advise on GDPR compliance, DPIAs, international data transfers and data-sharing arrangements.
• Support privacy considerations relating to AI products, technologies and data use.
• Draft and review privacy notices, DPAs, data processing terms and other privacy documentation.
• Advise commercial, product, engineering and business teams on privacy risks and requirements.
• Support the development and implementation of privacy policies, processes and governance frameworks.
• Monitor regulatory developments relating to AI, data protection and emerging technology.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers as required.

Requirements

• UK-qualified solicitor or equivalent legal qualification.
• Strong experience in data protection and privacy law, ideally gained in-house or within a leading technology-focused law firm.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and wider EU data protection principles.
• Experience advising technology, SaaS, AI or digital businesses.
• Exposure to AI-related privacy, regulatory or data governance matters would be highly desirable.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently and engage confidently with senior stakeholders.