Data Protection Officer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global education provider is seeking a Data Protection Officer to manage data protection compliance and negotiate commercial contracts. This role requires a qualified lawyer with at least 4 years of experience, particularly in corporate law, and offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional office requirements in London. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong communication skills to engage with non-legal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE, ideally from private practice or in-house with prior private practice experience.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts.
• Handle all aspects of data protection for the group companies.

Skills

Commercial and corporate law experience

Contract negotiation skills

Regulatory compliance expertise

Excellent communication skills

Education

England & Wales-qualified solicitor

Job description

Overview

About the Company: Global Education Provider
About the Role: A global education provider is seeking Data Protection Officer, and Senior Legal Counsel Commercial to join its legal team. This role is ideal for a qualified lawyer with strong commercial and corporate experience and data protection experience with GDPR and subject access request expertise, who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role is primarily remote, with occasional in-office requirements in London. Candidates do need to be close and commutable to London in the event office needs require their presence.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, technology contracts, and partnership agreements, IP and data protection, and handle all aspects of data protection for the group companies.

Qualifications

• England & Wales-qualified solicitor with 4+ years PQE, ideally from private practice (top-tier firm experience preferred) or from in-house with previous private practice experience.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in commercial and corporate law in a private practice setting, including contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders.