OverviewData Privacy Lawyer – 4+ years PQE at Pinsent Masons. This role may be based in London, Manchester, Edinburgh or Glasgow.LocationLondon, Manchester, Edinburgh or GlasgowPurpose of the RoleThe key elements of the role include advising on data privacy matters, providing subject-matter expertise on claims and regulatory investigations, advising on new areas of digital regulation (including AI), contributing to business development, and providing data privacy input in contractual/transactional contexts. The role involves supervising junior fee-earners and leading on matters with clients, helping to develop relationships across the firm.ResponsibilitiesAdvising 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 transfersProviding subject‑matter expertise on data privacy claims and regulatory investigationsAdvising on new areas of digital regulation, including AI regulationAssisting with business development to win new clients and develop new data workstreams from existing clients, including conferences, articles, and client relationship workProviding data privacy input in IT contracts, services agreements, data transfers (intra-group and arm’s length), data licensing, data sharing agreements, and online terms; may include a broader IT/commercial drafting elementSupervising junior fee-earners and leading matters with clients, developing relationships with clients and cross‑firm teams on large client mandatesKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceHands‑on experience advising on data protection projects, including EU/UK GDPR compliance, international data transfers, privacy notices, processor clauses/agreements, and direct marketing/e‑privacy issuesAwareness of upcoming regulatory changes in data protectionThe CandidateThe successful candidate will typically have experience in a large tech/commercial practice, specializing in data protection. They should be technically excellent, commercially aware, and enthusiastic about data privacy. Fast-paced, frontline tech sector experience is preferred, including in‑house or regulatory advisory work.Additional AttributesStrong academicallyTeam player with the ability to work across teams and lawyersSelf-starter with an interest in business developmentExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong organizational abilitiesWhat We OfferMarket-leading, dynamic, global team with outstanding client resultsColleagues who are leading specialists in data privacyUnparalleled client base including major banks, insurers, global technology firms, and public sector clientsFirst-class training and career development programme to support specialist growthEarly responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationshipsAbout the FirmPinsent Masons is a global 100 law firm with 3,800+ employees across 28 locations. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where all can succeed. We are committed to flexible working where possible. For details, please contact our in-house Lateral Recruitment Advisor, as appropriate.EEO and DiversityWe value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace where all can thrive. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr