Senior Data Lawyer

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking an experienced Data Lawyer in London to join its established legal function. The role focuses on data protection, governance, information security and the evolving regulatory landscape surrounding data usage.

You will advise on AI and emerging technologies, work with technology and data teams, and help translate complex legal requirements into practical guidance for stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with significant experience in data protection and broader data law.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR and the wider data regulatory landscape.
• Experience advising on data governance, information security and data management issues.
• Interest in AI and emerging technologies.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into practical legal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on data protection, data governance and the use of data across the organisation.
• Work closely with information security, technology and data teams on legal and regulatory matters.
• Advise on data ownership, access, sharing, retention and governance.
• Support the development and implementation of data governance frameworks and policies.
• Provide legal guidance on AI, emerging technologies and data-driven initiatives.
• Advise on international data transfers, data incidents and associated regulatory obligations.
• Help stakeholders navigate complex legal questions concerning the management and use of data.

Skills

Data protection law

Data governance

Information security

AI & emerging tech

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Data Lawyer

Location: London

The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Data Lawyer to join an established legal function in London.

The role focuses on the legal and regulatory considerations surrounding how organisations collect, manage, govern, protect and use data. It combines a strong foundation in data protection law with broader advisory responsibilities across data governance, information security, AI and emerging technologies.

You will work closely with stakeholders across the business, particularly technology, information security and data teams, to support the responsible and effective use of data.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on data protection, data governance and the use of data across the organisation.
• Work closely with information security, technology and data teams on legal and regulatory matters.
• Advise on data ownership, access, sharing, retention and governance.
• Support the development and implementation of data governance frameworks and policies.
• Provide legal guidance on AI, emerging technologies and data-driven initiatives.
• Advise on international data transfers, data incidents and associated regulatory obligations.
• Help stakeholders navigate complex legal questions concerning the management and use of data.

About you

• Qualified lawyer with significant experience in data protection and broader data law.
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR and the wider data regulatory landscape.
• Experience advising on data governance, information security and data management issues.
• Knowledge of, or a strong interest in, AI and emerging technologies.
• Comfortable working with technical stakeholders and translating complex legal requirements into practical advice.
• Strong communication, judgement and stakeholder-management skills.

Experience supporting data governance programmes, information security initiatives or AI-related projects would be advantageous.

The role

This opportunity would suit a lawyer looking to move beyond traditional privacy advisory work into a broader data law position, working at the intersection of legal, data governance, information security and technology.

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