DATA PROTECTION ASSOCIATE / SENIOR ASSOCIATE

SA Law LLP; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Work-life balance

Job summary

SA Law LLP is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Data Protection practice in a hybrid role based in St Albans with homeworking. You will advise clients on UK GDPR, data privacy, and information governance, drafting notices, DPAs and related documents while collaborating with the Employment team.

You’ll handle a varied caseload for business clients, develop specialist expertise, and contribute to client relationships and business development in a supportive, inclusive firm

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 4–5 years’ PQE.
• Strong data protection and privacy law experience.
• Experience drafting commercial and data protection documentation.
• Excellent client-care and communication abilities.
• Commercial and pragmatic problem-solving approach.
• Ability to manage own caseload and build client relationships.
• Interest in developing and expanding a growing data protection practice.
• Collaborative mindset and openness in communication.

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR compliance.
• Drafting and negotiating privacy notices, DPAs, data sharing agreements and related documents.
• Advising on workplace data protection issues, including monitoring and retention.
• Guiding on data breaches, incident response and regulatory investigations.
• Advising on international data transfers and DP aspects of commercial arrangements.
• Supporting clients with data protection audits and compliance reviews.
• Providing data protection input on transactions and business projects.

Skills

UK GDPR

Data privacy

Drafting

Client care

Commercial awareness

Education

Solicitor qualification in England and Wales

Job description

Full-time permanent role | Hybrid – St Albans and homeworking

ASSOCIATE / SENIOR ASSOCIATE – DATA PROTECTION

Looking for your next challenge?

Are you ready for a role that combines high-quality work with specialist data protection advice?

This is an opportunity to join a progressive and ambitious team where you can take ownership of your work, develop your expertise, and build strong client relationships.

ABOUT SA LAW

We are the law firm for people who believe life’s what you make it. Whether you’re growing a business, managing wealth, or planning your legacy, we give you the legal clarity, confidence, and commercial edge to shape your future on your terms.

What you’ll do

We are looking to recruit an Associate or Senior Solicitor to join our highly regarded Employment Team, with a particular focus on data protection, privacy and information governance matters.

This is an exciting opportunity for a solicitor with strong data protection experience to develop and grow a specialist practice within a supportive and collaborative team. The role will involve advising a broad range of business clients on data protection compliance and regulatory matters, while working closely with our Employment lawyers on the increasing overlap between employment law and data privacy issues.

The successful candidate will also work alongside colleagues across the firm, including Corporate, Commercial, Dispute Resolution and Commercial Property, providing specialist advice on data protection issues arising within their clients’ businesses.

Key responsibilities:

• Advising clients on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR compliance, governance and risk.
• Drafting and reviewing privacy notices, employee privacy notices, data processing agreements, data sharing agreements and related documentation.
• Advising on workplace data protection issues, including employee monitoring, subject access requests, employee data retention and HR-related compliance matters.
• Providing guidance on data breaches, incident response and regulatory investigations.
• Advising on international data transfers and data protection aspects of commercial arrangements.
• Supporting clients with data protection audits and compliance reviews.
• Supporting employers on the data protection implications of disciplinary, grievance, recruitment and employment-related processes.
• Delivering training to clients and internal teams on data protection and information governance.
• Working alongside Corporate and Commercial colleagues to provide data protection input on transactions, contracts and business projects.
• Building and developing client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

About you

You will be a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with ideally 4-5 years’ post-qualification experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Strong experience advising on UK data protection and privacy law and awareness of EU GDPR and global privacy developments.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and data protection documentation.
• Strong drafting and technical legal skills.
• Excellent client care and communication abilities.
• A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• The ability to manage their own caseload and build strong client relationships.
• An interest in helping to develop and expand a growing data protection practice.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to the continued success of the team and wider firm.
• Clear expectations and open communication – so you know where you stand.
• Meaningful work with ambitious businesses and individuals shaping their future.
• A culture of inclusion, belonging, and collaboration.
• Opportunities for growth, mentoring, and development without limits.
• Flexible working and support for a work-life balance that lasts.

Additional information

At SA Law, we’re a firm built around people. We believe everyone does their best work when they feel supported, included, and able to be themselves. Creating a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed isn’t just the right thing to do. It leads to better conversations, stronger ideas, and better outcomes for our clients.

We value difference and treat each other with respect. Our culture is open and supportive, giving people the opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. When our people thrive, so does the work we do.

We are committed to making our recruitment process fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you’d like to request an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or would like to discuss flexibility, please contact our HR team in confidence at [e-mail] .

Kelly
Head of Human Resources
Principal Associate