Special Counsel - Data Protection & Cyber

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Slough is looking for a Special Counsel focused on Data Protection and Cybersecurity. This high-impact role offers a clear and accelerated path to partnership while providing opportunities to work on complex regulatory matters. Ideal for those ready for a strategic advancement in their legal career.

Qualifications

• Senior Data Protection Lawyer with extensive experience in privacy law.
• Ability to advise on GDPR compliance and cybersecurity matters.
• Strong client-facing skills and strategic thinking are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance matters.
• Support regulatory compliance and incident response.
• Work on GDPR-compliant data transfers and data privacy challenges.

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slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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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.