Partner / Legal Director – Data Protection & Privacy (Public Sector)
A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Partner or Legal Director to join and grow its Data Protection & Privacy offering, with a particular focus on advising public sector clients. This is a strategic, senior appointment offering the chance to influence high-impact privacy, data governance and cyber-risk matters across government, public bodies and large public-service organisations.
You will play a key role in expanding the firm’s public-sector footprint, leading major data-protection projects and collaborating with colleagues across commercial, regulatory, technology, and litigation teams.
Title: Partner or Legal Director
Location: UK-wide remit
Salary: Dependant on Experience
Key Responsibilities
* Advising public sector organisations on all aspects of data protection, privacy and cyber compliance
* Leading advice on data-governance frameworks, DPIAs, data-sharing arrangements and compliance with UK GDPR / DPA 2018
* Advising on AI, automated decision-making and emerging data-technology risk in the public sector
* Managing regulatory investigations, breaches, and enforcement responses
* Building and maintaining senior client relationships across government and public services
About You
* A Senior data protection / privacy lawyer
* Strong track record advising public sector clients or organisations working closely with public bodies
* Expertise in UK GDPR, DPA 2018, regulatory enforcement and data-governance frameworks
* Able to lead complex advisory matters, manage teams, and develop a growing practice
Why This Role?
* Opportunity to lead a strategic growth area within a well-established practice with a record of engaging with the best public sector clients
* High-impact work advising public authorities on critical data, privacy and cyber-governance issues
* Senior leadership platform with scope to shape the direction of the public-sector privacy offering
* Collaborative, forward-thinking environment with excellent cross-disciplinary support
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