Solicitor - Data Protection

DAC Beachcroft LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK law firm is seeking a motivated Data Protection Lawyer with 1-3 years of PQE to join their Manchester office. The role focuses on providing advisory legal support on data protection matters and assisting clients with various compliance issues, including those related to AI projects. Candidates should be qualified solicitors in England & Wales with a strong academic background and relevant experience in data protection and privacy law. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a leading practice known for its expertise in the field.

Qualifications

• 1-3 PQE Data Protection Lawyer required.
• Experience in law firm or in-house environment is necessary.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on data protection regulatory frameworks.
• Support clients with global AI initiatives.
• Prepare submissions to the ICO and regulators.
• Assist with cyber and data breach incident response.

Skills

Data protection and privacy law expertise

Excellent drafting skills

Ability to manage multiple matters

Regulatory engagement knowledge

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Strong academic track record

Job description

Solicitor - Data Protection

Department: Commercial Technology and Regulatory

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Manchester

Description

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded 1-3 PQE Data Protection Lawyer to join DAC Beachcroft’s leading Data, Privacy & Cyber practice. Our full service practice is at an exciting point in its growth, having recently been recognised as Tier 2 in the Legal 500 rankings. We are a dynamic and friendly team who work together to help our clients realise their ambitions. This role is primarily focussed on advisory data protection matters, although there will be some opportunity to support on cyber related matters if desired.

We support our clients on all of data protection compliance, digital transformation projects, cyber readiness and AI governance. We help them to navigate complex risk and regulatory landscapes, supporting on some of the most high-profile and innovative matters in the market. The successful candidate will work with a broad range of clients including financial institutions, insurers, retailers, technology providers and major corporates, providing strategic advice on UK and international data protection compliance.

This role will be based in Manchester, and offers the opportunity to grow technically within one of the UK’s most respected practices and ample opportunities to engage in business development activities. This role sits within our broader Commercial, Technology & Regulatory practice which combines commercial contract and technology-law expertise with regulatory, compliance and industry-specific regulation advice, enabling clients from tech firms to public-sector bodies to navigate data protection, IT outsourcing, software licensing, technology implementation, procurement and regulatory risk efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical advice on all aspects of data protection (and related) regulatory frameworks.
• Support clients with the roll out of global initiatives, including AI related projects.
• Prepare responses and submissions to the ICO and other regulators.
• Support clients with cyber and data breach incident response, including assessment, notification and remediation guidance.
• Assist with regulatory investigations, enforcement work and contentious data protection matters (depending on experience).
• Work collaboratively across other areas of the firm, particularly Technology, Commercial, Healthcare Regulatory and Insurance.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent).
• A strong academic track record at degree and A-levels (or equivalent).
• Experience advising on data protection and privacy law within a law firm or in-house environment.
• Strong understanding of UK/EU regimes and relevant regulatory guidance.
• Excellent drafting skills and ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines and client relationships confidently.
• Experience or familiarity with cyber/data-breach response and regulatory engagement is advantageous.