Data Protection Legal Counsel - Remote/Hybrid

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking a Legal Counsel focused on Data Protection to join its in-house legal team in Warrington. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts including B2B agreements, NDAs and tech agreements, with a strong emphasis on privacy and data protection compliance.

The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified solicitor with 1–4 years PQE (flexible) or equivalent experience, and a recognized data protection qualification (CIPP/E,

Qualifications

• UK qualified solicitor with 1–4 years PQE (flexible) or equivalent experience in commercial contracts and data protection law.
• A recognized data protection qualification (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate B2B customer and supplier contracts, NDAs, and technology agreements.
• Manage privacy and data protection risks; ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act.
• Advise on the responsible use of personal data across the organisation.

Skills

Data protection law

Commercial contracts

UK PQE

Education

UK solicitor qualification

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking a Legal Counsel focused on Data Protection to join its in-house legal team in Warrington. The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts including B2B agreements, NDAs and tech agreements, with a strong emphasis on privacy and data protection compliance.

The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified solicitor with 1–4 years PQE (flexible) or equivalent experience, and a recognized data protection qualification (CIPP/E,