Commercial Data Protection and Information Governance Lawyer (2-6 PQE)

We are looking for a qualified commercial lawyer with a good grounding in Data Protection and Information Governance to join our highly regarded Commercial team.  Based from either our Cardiff or Reading office we are keen to hear from individuals who are looking for opportunities on either a full-time/flexible or part-time basis.
The scope of the role including advising on the application of the GDPR principles to a range of client projects, data sharing including data exports, advising on governance and compliance matters as well as handling individual requests (DSAR) and supporting both data breach and other responses to Information Commissioner Office (ICO) complaints and investigations.   The team support both private and public sector including on FOI and EIR requests.
You will be involved in drafting privacy notices, compliance policies and procedures, commercial terms for controller and processor data sharing, and responses to requests.
The role also involves delivering client training and provision of materials on a wide range of data protection compliance and information governance matters.

Skills / Experience Required

You will be an experienced lawyer, able to work with limited supervision and with a strong background in good quality commercial contract work.  You will be familiar with a range of commercial contracting agreements and be experienced in applying data protection principles through commercial and pragmatic solutions.
•       You will have practiced at a firm well regarded in this area of law and be looking to move your career to the next level
•       Strong technical competence
•       Intellectual ability
•       Self-motivation
•       Commercial awareness
•       Good drafting skills
•       A team player – willing to support others and be flexible
•       Confident and personable
•       Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
•       Enjoys client contact with ability to build rapport and confidence
•       Well regarded where you are
•       Willingness to get involved and assist with practices and sector development
•       Excellent IT skills

How to Apply

  • Please email [email protected] to apply with a copy of your CV and cover note to explain your interests in the role.  Please also confirm your salary expectations.
  • Interviews: The interview process will start as soon as suitable candidates have been identified. We will notify you in advance if you are required to carry out a drafting exercise/skills test as part of the interview process.
  • If you have any questions, please email Rob Brown at [email protected] or telephone on 023 8085 7441.
  • Your personal data will be processed in line with our applicant privacy policy which explains how we treat your data.

Please note that we are currently only accepting CVs from instructed agencies and direct applicants.