Senior Lawyer Office of the General Counsel (Data Protection) London, Leeds, Manchester or Glasgow

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

Company description

Are you ready to lead data protection strategy for a growing international firm?

Our Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a Senior Data Protection Lawyer to drive compliance, shape policy, and influence business strategy across Addleshaw Goddards global operations.

Job description

• Lead the Data Protection sub-team, managing and developing talent.
• Shape and implement the Firms data protection compliance strategy.
• Advise on complex data protection matters, including international data transfers and regulatory changes.
• Oversee data breach responses and data subject rights requests.
• Deliver training and guidance to teams across the Firm. Collaborate with stakeholders in IT, HR, Procurement, and more.
• Drive continuous improvement in risk management and compliance frameworks.

Required profile

• 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.
• Resilient, solution‑driven, and able to deliver clear advice across international boundaries.
• Commercial, detail‑oriented, and able to juggle multiple projects under pressure.

What we offer

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