Special Counsel - Data Protection & Cyber

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A globally recognized law firm is seeking a Special Counsel for Data Protection & Cyber in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact privacy and cybersecurity matters, with a clear path to partnership. Ideal for a qualified lawyer ready to advance their career in a dynamic, cross-border team.

Qualifications

• Senior data protection lawyer with experience in GDPR compliance.
• Strong background in privacy and cybersecurity law.
• Client-facing experience in complex regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance.
• Support complex regulatory compliance and incident response.
• Guide clients through GDPR-related challenges.

Skills

Data Protection

Cybersecurity

Privacy Law

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Qualified Lawyer

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

A globally recognised law firm with a culture of innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit is seeking a senior data protection lawyer to join as Special Counsel. This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact, client-facing role with a clear and accelerated path to partnership.

You’ll be part of a dynamic, cross-border team advising on complex privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance matters. The practice supports clients across sectors—from AI and fintech to healthtech and mobility—on regulatory compliance, incident response, and data strategy.

Recent work includes advising a U.S. investment firm on GDPR-compliant data transfers in the context of U.S. litigation discovery, guiding a university through AI-related data retention and anonymization challenges, and assisting a global insurer with GDPR applicability and technical compliance across jurisdictions.

The team has also supported a major U.S. manufacturer with GDPR readiness across its European operations, helped a leading startup accelerator expand into the Middle East, and advised a global cybersecurity provider on implementing cryptographic services across U.S. and EU offices.

With a well-established platform and a clear path to partnership, this role suits someone ready to take a strategic step forward and invest further in their career.