A high-growth legal services business supporting tech-driven clients is looking to appoint a Privacy Lawyer. The firm provides expert legal support to fast-growing companies across FinTech, SaaS, AI, and emerging technologies.As part of a close-knit data & commercial team, you’ll be helping high-growth businesses navigate their privacy risks and compliance responsibilities, while building scalable solutions from the ground up.
What You’ll Do
You’ll work as a fractional in-house lawyer for a range of early-stage and scaling companies, delivering practical and tailored privacy advice. You’ll support their legal and product teams on compliance projects, data risk reviews, and broader commercial initiatives.
Advising on UK and EU data protection compliance (UK GDPR, DPA 2018, ePrivacy)
Supporting privacy audits, DPIAs, data mapping and privacy-by-design reviews
Providing guidance on data risks in commercial and marketing activity
Supporting product launches, AI tools and international data transfers
Offering DPO-style support to clients on an ongoing basis
Collaborating with internal specialists and external clients across the UK and Europe
What You Bring
You’re a privacy-focused lawyer who enjoys solving problems and getting stuck into the practical side of data governance. You’re commercially aware, proactive, and excited by the startup and tech space.
Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)
Strong understanding of UK data protection law and privacy frameworks
Exposure to advising tech or SaaS clients is desirable
Strong drafting skills (DPAs, privacy notices, policies)
Confident working directly with clients and legal ops/product teams
Interest in AI, digital health, or data innovation is a plus
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Legal
Focus: In-house & Generalist
Workplace Type: Remote
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: England
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Legal
Focus: In-house & Generalist
Industry: Legal
Salary: £70,000 - £120,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Remote
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: England
FULL_TIME
Job Reference: 6VYXSZ-DBCF132B
Date posted: 9 July 2025
Consultant: Ciaran O'Neill
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