Job Description Data Protection Manager
Location: Bristol (Hybrid working available)
A leading UK commercial law firm is seeking a proactive and experienced Data Protection Manager to join its Risk Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing and developing data protection compliance in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.
The firm is very highly-regarded. It is recognised for its growth, its work-life balance and career progression. This is a new role to join a risk team of 15.
The firm supports over 2,000 organisations across key sectors including health, housing, local government, higher education, energy, and financial services. With over a decade of consecutive revenue and profit growth and consistent recognition in top legal directories, it is known for delivering expert advice with a strong focus on client relationships, professional responsibility, and long-term results.
Role Overview:
The successful candidate will take day-to-day ownership of data protection compliance, working independently while receiving support from senior team members where needed. This is a hands-on role requiring strategic oversight, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments. The role reports into the Head of Risk who is the D...