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:
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* 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
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The Team
You’ll join the Edinburgh-based Commercial team, working with an enviable client base across:
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1. Data protection, privacy and freedom of information
2. IT and busi...