Data Privacy Solicitor – International Practice Growth

William James Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Annual leave

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Travel insurance

Job summary

William James Recruitment is supporting a leading international law firm to hire a Data Privacy Solicitor in Manchester. The role covers data protection, privacy and cyber work for a UK-wide client base, with exposure to international matters and growth opportunities.

You will handle workplace privacy, data processing, international transfers and AI governance, operating at 3–7 PQE to progress within a collaborative, ambitious specialist team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 3–7 years' PQE in a Data, Privacy & Cyber team.
• Strong technical knowledge across data protection, privacy and related regulatory matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Commercially minded with a proactive, responsive and solutions-focused approach.
• Confident taking responsibility for work output and dealing directly with clients.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys supporting and developing junior colleagues.
• Ambitious and keen to continue developing technical expertise and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients across the full spectrum of data protection, privacy and cyber matters
• Support businesses on workplace privacy, employee monitoring, DSARs and privacy policies
• Advise on complex data processing arrangements, vendor onboarding and data agreements
• Support clients on data breaches, incident response, Freedom of Information and international data transfers
• Advise on AI governance programmes, risk assessments, policies and ongoing AI assurance
• Provide specialist data protection advice throughout the lifecycle of M&A transactions
• Support clients with privacy governance programmes, including ROPAs, privacy technology and privacy by design
• Develop strong client relationships while contributing to business development and the continued growth of the practice

Skills

Data protection

Privacy & Cyber

Drafting skills

Communication

Client relationships

Job description

William James Recruitment is supporting a leading international law firm to hire a Data Privacy Solicitor in Manchester. The role covers data protection, privacy and cyber work for a UK-wide client base, with exposure to international matters and growth opportunities.

You will handle workplace privacy, data processing, international transfers and AI governance, operating at 3–7 PQE to progress within a collaborative, ambitious specialist team.