Senior Data Protection Lawyer — Global Compliance Leader

Addleshaw Goddard; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing international law firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Data Protection Lawyer to lead their data protection strategy. The successful candidate will manage the Data Protection sub-team, advise on compliance issues, and collaborate with various departments to improve frameworks. The role demands a qualified lawyer with significant experience in data protection and strong leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to influence business strategy across global operations.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with significant data protection and compliance experience in a leading law firm or equivalent.
• Proven leadership and line management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Deep understanding of the regulatory environment for law firms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Data Protection sub-team, managing and developing talent.
• Shape and implement data protection compliance strategy.
• Advise on complex data protection matters, including international data transfers.

Skills

Data protection compliance

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

A growing international law firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Data Protection Lawyer to lead their data protection strategy. The successful candidate will manage the Data Protection sub-team, advise on compliance issues, and collaborate with various departments to improve frameworks. The role demands a qualified lawyer with significant experience in data protection and strong leadership skills. This position offers an opportunity to influence business strategy across global operations.