Data Protection Partner / Legal Director

Bydand Recruitment Services Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Partner or Legal Director specializing in data protection and privacy to advise public sector clients. This role involves leading strategic data governance projects, managing regulatory matters, and expanding the firm's public sector presence. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in UK GDPR and a proven track record in advisory roles. This position offers a chance to influence high-impact data governance issues and work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Senior data protection/privacy lawyer with a solid track record.
• Expertise in regulatory enforcement and data governance frameworks.
• Ability to lead complex advisory matters and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise public sector organizations on data protection and privacy.
• Lead advice on data governance frameworks and compliance.
• Manage regulatory investigations and enforcement responses.

Skills

Data protection expertise

Strong client relationship management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Leadership capabilities

Job description

Partner / Legal Director – Data Protection & Privacy (Public Sector)

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Partner or Legal Director to join and grow its Data Protection & Privacy offering, with a particular focus on advising public sector clients. This is a strategic, senior appointment offering the chance to influence high-impact privacy, data governance and cyber-risk matters across government, public bodies and large public-service organisations.

You will play a key role in expanding the firm’s public-sector footprint, leading major data-protection projects and collaborating with colleagues across commercial, regulatory, technology, and litigation teams.

Title: Partner or Legal Director

Location: UK-wide remit

Salary: Dependant on Experience

Key Responsibilities

• Advising public sector organisations on all aspects of data protection, privacy and cyber compliance
• Leading advice on data-governance frameworks, DPIAs, data-sharing arrangements and compliance with UK GDPR / DPA 2018
• Advising on AI, automated decision-making and emerging data-technology risk in the public sector
• Managing regulatory investigations, breaches, and enforcement responses
• Building and maintaining senior client relationships across government and public services

About You

• A Senior data protection / privacy lawyer
• Strong track record advising public sector clients or organisations working closely with public bodies
• Expertise in UK GDPR, DPA 2018, regulatory enforcement and data-governance frameworks
• Able to lead complex advisory matters, manage teams, and develop a growing practice

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to lead a strategic growth area within a well-established practice with a record of engaging with the best public sector clients
• High-impact work advising public authorities on critical data, privacy and cyber-governance issues
• Senior leadership platform with scope to shape the direction of the public‑sector privacy offering
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking environment with excellent cross‑disciplinary support

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