Line of Service
Internal Firm Services
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
IFS - Office of General Counsel (OGC)
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
About your role:
Your role is to support data protection and commercial legal teams in maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory obligations relating to data protection and cyber security. Working closely with Privacy, Information Security, and Risk Management colleagues, you will help guide the organisation through privacy requirements and provide advice on UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. You will also support contractual reviews involving clients and vendors, ensuring data protection considerations are addressed. Additionally, you will help maintain up‑to‑date templates, policies, and privacy training materials to strengthen the organisation's overall compliance framework.
What your days will look like:
* Research regulatory guidance, enforcement actions, and relevant case law to support data protection activities
* Provide advice on controller/processor roles, data subject rights, international data transfers, e‑marketing, cookies, and handling of special category data
* Support data protection contracting, including reviewing and drafting data processing agreements and standard contractual clauses
* Assist in embedding data protection policies, supporting compliance work, completing DPIAs, and maintaining records of processing activities
This role is for you if:
* You have knowledge of English law with approximately 1–3 years' post‑qualification experience (or equivalent)
* You have experience in-house or in private practice advising on commercial contracting or data protection matters
* You have strong drafting and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships
* You can review legal documents quickly and accurately identify key issues
* You show willingness to develop expertise in data privacy legislation, regulatory developments, and case law
* You are self‑motivated and confident working independently, while seeking support from senior team members when needed
What you'll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Articles of Incorporation, Client Counseling, Client Management, Commercial Policy, Commercial Transactions, Communication, Compliance Advisement, Complying With Regulations, Contract Dispute Resolution, Contract Negotiation, Contractual Agreements, Contractual Risk Mitigation, Contract Writing, Corporate Compliance Programs, Corporate Counseling, Corporate Finance, Corporate Litigations, Corporate Structuring, Corporate Transactions, Creativity, Debtor Finance {+ 38 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 20%
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date