Senior Data Protection Counsel — Build a Leading Practice

PT group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private MedicalInsurance

28 days annual leave (plus public hols

Cycle to Work scheme

Bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Job summary

HCR is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director / Partner to join its Commercial team focused on data protection in the UK. The role offers a rare path to leadership, with scope to shape the practice, develop market profile and deepen client relationships.

You will advise on UK GDPR, PECR and related regulation, help design compliance frameworks and collaborate with the wider firm to grow a distinctive data protection offering.

Qualifications

• Senior Associate level or above with data protection expertise.
• Ability to translate complex regulation into practical advice.
• Comfort managing matters and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise organisations on UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act, PECR and the evolving UK data protection framework.
• Help clients design and implement practical compliance frameworks, policies, procedures and governance arrangements.
• Advise on complex data-sharing arrangements, international transfers, data processing terms and the data protection aspects of commercial contracts.
• Support clients with data breaches, regulatory engagement, subject access requests and other individual rights issues.
• Provide commercially focused advice on the use of data in areas such as technology, digital services, marketing and business transformation.

Skills

Data protection

Privacy law

Client relationships

Leadership

Job description

HCR is seeking a Senior Associate / Legal Director / Partner to join its Commercial team focused on data protection in the UK. The role offers a rare path to leadership, with scope to shape the practice, develop market profile and deepen client relationships.

You will advise on UK GDPR, PECR and related regulation, help design compliance frameworks and collaborate with the wider firm to grow a distinctive data protection offering.