Data Protection Associate / Senior Associate – Hybrid Role

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

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