Overview

Data Privacy Lawyer – 4+ years PQE at Pinsent Masons. This role may be based in London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Location

London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow

Brief

We are currently looking to recruit a 4+ years PQE Data Privacy Lawyer to join our market-leading international Technology, Media & Telecoms (TMT) practice specialising in technology with a particular focus on data privacy.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a full range of data privacy matters, including regulatory compliance, privacy impact assessments, data subject requests, contract negotiation, data protection compliance programmes and international data transfers;
• Providing subject-matter expertise on data privacy claims and regulatory investigations;
• Advising on new areas of digital regulation, including AI regulation;
• Assisting with business development activities to win new clients and develop new data workstreams from existing clients, including attending and speaking at conferences, writing articles, and engaging with client relationship teams;
• Providing data privacy input in contractual/transactional IT contexts (IT contracts, services agreements, data transfers, data licensing, data sharing, online terms); and
• Supervising junior fee-earners and leading matters with clients, helping to develop relationships with clients and with teams outside of TMT on large mandates.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Hands-on experience advising on data protection projects, including EU GDPR/UK GDPR compliance, international data transfers, privacy notices, processor clauses/agreements, and direct marketing/e-Privacy issues;
• Awareness and understanding of upcoming regulatory changes in data protection;

The Candidate

Ideally experienced in a large tech/commercial practice, specialising in data protection. Must be technically excellent, commercially aware, and enthusiastic about data privacy. Familiarity with fast-paced, frontline tech sector environments is preferred, including possible in-house or secondment experience or advising on engagements with regulators.

Additional Attributes

• Strong academically;
• Team player who can work with different teams and lawyers across the firm;
• Self-starter with an interest in developing business development skills;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

What We Offer

• Market-leading, dynamic, and growing international team with outstanding client results;
• Colleagues who are leading specialists in data privacy;
• Unparalleled client base across banks, insurers, major technology companies, UK Government and global sectors;
• First-class training and career development programme to develop as a specialist with sector knowledge;
• Early responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationships.

About The Firm

Pinsent Masons is a global 100 law firm with over 3,800 employees across 28 locations. We deliver high-quality legal advice across sectors and geographies, including financial services, energy, infrastructure, real estate, technology and more. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where all our people can succeed. We employ innovative service delivery through in-house legal technology, a hub of freelance lawyers (Vario), and a Diversity and Inclusion consultancy (Brook Graham).

We are an inclusive employer and welcome flexible working requests. We have been recognised with numerous awards and honours, including being named a Top Global Employer by Stonewall and a Top Ten Employer for Working Families. We are a Disability Confident Employer and support diverse talent.

Contact and Application Notes

For further details, contact our in-house Lateral Recruitment Advisor. See LinkedIn profile or email for more information.