Data Protection Officer

LJ Recruitment; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Scottish law firm is seeking a Data Protection Officer to provide expert guidance on GDPR compliance. In this hybrid role, you will lead data protection initiatives and build strong client relationships. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience and relevant data protection qualifications. Benefits include 39 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and support for professional development.

Benefits

39 days' holiday

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life cover

Family and IVF leave policies

Wellbeing and health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Gym discounts

Retail discounts

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data protection, privacy, or information security.
• Ability to simplify complex regulations into practical advice.
• Experience in building relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the trusted advisor for clients on data protection and privacy.
• Lead GDPR-related tasks, including audits and data breach management.
• Develop training and thought leadership content.

Skills

Data Protection expertise

Privacy compliance knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

CIPM or CIPP/E qualification

Job description

Data Protection Officer

Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh (hybrid)

We're partnering with a respected Scottish law firm that's genuinely built around people, not process. They've made their name by blending sharp legal minds with a practical, human approach, and their Data Protection team is a big part of that story.

They're now looking for a Data Protection Officer who's as comfortable untangling GDPR complexity as they are chatting with clients about real-world impact.

You'll be the go-to expert for a range of organisations, acting as their outsourced DPO and helping them navigate privacy and compliance with confidence. It's a role with visibility, trust, and plenty of space to shape things your way.

What you'll do

• Be the trusted advisor clients turn to for data protection and privacy guidance.
• Lead on all things GDPR, from data breaches and audits to policies and training.
• Build long-term client relationships that feel more like partnerships than projects.
• Roll up your sleeves with colleagues in commercial, IT, and risk to deliver joined-up advice.
• Share your knowledge through training sessions, webinars, and the occasional thought piece.

What you'll bring

• Around 4+ years in data protection, privacy, or information security.
• A data protection qualification such as CIPM or CIPP/E (or equivalent experience).
• The ability to turn complex regulations into plain English advice that clients can actually use.
• A calm, pragmatic style, you know when to be black-and-white and when to find the middle ground.
• Confidence with senior stakeholders and a natural way with people.

Why it's worth a look

You’ll be joining a team that values balance, growth, and good humour as much as good work. Expect:

• 39 days' holiday (yes, really)
• Private medical, income protection & life cover
• Brilliant family and IVF leave policies
• Wellbeing and health cash plan
• Cycle to Work, gym and retail discounts
• Hybrid working and flexibility built in
• Plus, support for professional development and specialist accreditations

If you're looking for a role that combines purpose, autonomy, and genuinely decent people, this could be the one.