Job Description
Senior Data Protection Lawyer (5+ years')
A top-tier UK law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Data, Digital & Commercial Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its high-performing, nationally recognised team in Edinburgh. This is a strategic hire aimed at meeting growing client demand across core sectors, including retail, tech, sport, healthcare and financial services.
This opportunity is ideal for a commercially focused lawyer ready to step into a Managing Associate or Legal Director role.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a senior member of the team, you will:
* Lead complex, multi-jurisdictional advisory and contract work
* Advise on UK GDPR/EU GDPR, international data transfers, PECR, AI/data ethics, cyber regulation and incident response
* Prepare, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial and tech-related contracts
* Drive delivery for strategic client projects and compliance programmes
* Work cross-functionally with disputes, employment and legal tech teams
* Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees
* Support business development, thought leadership and client engagement
The Team
You’ll join the Edinburgh-based Commercial team, working with an enviable client base across:
* Data protection, privacy and freedom of information
* IT and business process outsourcing
* SaaS, cloud and digital transformation projects
* Intellectual property protection and licensing
* General commercial contracts
As part of the wider UK Commercial and Data practice, you’ll work collaboratively across offices on national and cross-border matters.
What the Firm Offers
* A hybrid working model (typically 1 day in the office per week)
* Opportunities for secondments and progression, with clear pathways to promotion
* Access to leading clients and high-quality, innovative work
* Supportive team culture with investment in development
* A flexible and inclusive working environment
About You
Essential Experience:
* 5+ years' PQE in data, privacy, or commercial law
* Proven expertise in UK GDPR, EU GDPR and PECR
* Strong background in data-related contractual work
* Experience managing client relationships and delivering commercial, risk-based advice
* A collaborative, consultative style
* Experience supervising junior team members
Desirable Experience:
* AI and digital ethics, marketing compliance, or algorithmic governance
* Use of legal tech platforms or delivery tools
* Regulatory engagement or defence
* Cross-border advisory experience
Why Join?
You’ll be joining a firm that values individuality, ambition and innovation. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a collaborative, collegiate culture, this is a place where people thrive professionally and personally.
For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up-to-date CV.
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