Solicitor - Privacy Specialist

Overview:

We are looking for a commercially minded solicitor with strong expertise in data protection and privacy to join our in‑house legal team. This role offers a broad mix of commercial advisory work with a focus on privacy compliance, covering the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead on privacy and data protection matters, advising on GDPR, PECR, and related regulatory requirements.
• Draft and negotiate data protection agreements, data‑sharing terms, and privacy‑related contractual provisions.
• Support privacy impact assessments, data‑mapping exercises, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice across a wide range of commercial matters, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including the Group’s standard contracts, frameworks, bespoke agreements, amendments, novations, services agreements, NDAs and supplier terms and conditions.
• Work with teams across the business to ensure compliant product development and operational practices.
• Monitor regulatory developments and guide the business on emerging privacy risks and obligations.
• Provide training and support to the Group to facilitate efficiency and strong working relationships.

About You

• Qualified solicitor with solid post‑qualification experience in commercial contracts and privacy/data protection
• Strong understanding of GDPR and its application in a commercial environment
• Ability to take a pragmatic and risk-based approach and comfortable working in a fast‑moving environment
• Ability to work well in a team
• Excellent communication skills