Data & Technology Compliance Associate

Freeths; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeths' Data & Information team in the UK is seeking a lawyer with 2–4 years' PQE in commercial, technology, data protection or privacy practice to join its growing team in Leeds.

You will work closely with Luke Dixon and other partners to deliver practical, commercially-focused advice on UK GDPR, data processing and cybersecurity, AI governance, digital marketing, and technology transactions. A collaborative, career-driven environment is offered.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE in commercial, technology, data protection or privacy practice.
• Experience with UK GDPR, data protection and privacy matters.
• Experience in technology contracts and data-related advisory work.

Responsibilities

• Advice on data protection and UK GDPR compliance programmes.
• Advice on data processing, data sharing and international data transfers.
• Advice on cybersecurity, data breaches and incident response.
• Advice on AI governance and regulatory compliance.
• Advice on digital marketing, PECR and SaaS/ cloud procurement.
• Involvement in strategic corporate and technology transactions.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy law

Technology transactions

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

Freeths' Data & Information team in the UK is seeking a lawyer with 2–4 years' PQE in commercial, technology, data protection or privacy practice to join its growing team in Leeds.

You will work closely with Luke Dixon and other partners to deliver practical, commercially-focused advice on UK GDPR, data processing and cybersecurity, AI governance, digital marketing, and technology transactions. A collaborative, career-driven environment is offered.