Data Protection NQ Solicitor - Cheltenham
A national, Top 100 firm is looking for a junior solicitor to join its specialist Education & Charities team, supporting a long‑established practice that advises more than 400 educational institutions nationwide. You'll work on a broad mix of data protection matters, from day‑to‑day compliance queries to supporting corporate transactions across the education and charity sectors.
Your work will include advising on UK GDPR compliance, handling DSARs and data breaches, drafting and negotiating data protection provisions in commercial contracts, and contributing to due diligence on M&A matters. You'll manage your own files with support from experienced colleagues and be part of a team that is genuinely embedded in the sector.
About You
* Qualified solicitor with experience in commercial and/or data protection work
* Up to 4 years' PQE (private practice or in‑house)
* Strong understanding of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR and ICO guidance
* Confident drafting and advising on compliance issues
* Interest in emerging tech and privacy (AI, biometrics, edtech)
* Collaborative, commercially minded and keen to develop specialist expertise
* Experience with education or charity clients is helpful but not essential
Why Join
* Work with a nationally recognised, sector‑leading team
* High‑quality, varied data protection work with real client impact
* Supportive environment with strong mentoring and clear development pathways
* Generous benefits including private medical insurance, bonus scheme, pension, enhanced leave, gym contribution and MORE!
Contact
* (t) 0117 917 1929
* (m) 07435 943574
* (e) hannahsomers@chadwicknott.co.uk
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
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