In-House Data Privacy Lawyer (1-5 PQE) - 6-month FTC

Norton Rose LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an In-House Data Privacy Lawyer for a 6-month fixed-term contract across any UK office. The role involves advising on GDPR compliance, managing data protection issues, and supporting the firm's privacy framework globally, requiring strong legal expertise and a commitment to data privacy.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ PQE in data privacy law.
• Experience in advising on data protection compliance.
• Enthusiastic and professional approach with good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on data protection compliance under UK and EU GDPR.
• Support due diligence assessments and provide legal guidance.
• Identify and address privacy compliance gaps.

Skills

Data Protection

Privacy Compliance

Commercial Awareness

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Job Title In-House Data Privacy Lawyer (5+ PQE) - 6-month FTC

Ref No. 9090

Job Location Any UK Office

Work Type Full Time - Fixed Term

Description

We are seeking a Data Privacy Lawyer to join our in-house dataprotection compliance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Our Firm

Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated lawfirms, committed to providing insight at the point where law, businessand government meet. We deliver commercially focused businesssolutions to a diverse mix of clients, from long-established leadingcorporations to emerging businesses, start-up visionaries andsovereign nations.

With over 1,500 lawyers spanning more than 40 offices across fourcontinents, the firm is renowned for its local connections and globalinfluence, delivering comprehensive legal services across NorthAmerica, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Inthe UK, we have offices in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London.

The firm is committed to promoting a collaborative and supportiveworking environment. Embedded by local champions in each of our UKoffices, our well-regarded family and carer, wellbeing and workplaceculture and development programmes provide a variety of flexibleworking options to support individuals' life journeys, helping ourpeople pursue their personal and professional goals.

Our Team

Our in-house Privacy team advises on all internal legal matters, withprimary responsibility for the UK and EU, but increasingly on a globalbasis. Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integratedlegal practices and our Data Protection, Cybersecurity & DigitalAssets Practice Group has been named one of the top 25 GDR Elite forthe past two years.

The principal role of the In-House Data Privacy Lawyer is to adviseand support the Data Protection Officer and the Office of GeneralCounsel on data protection (DP), cybersecurity and e-privacycompliance across the global firm. You will be involved with:

• advising on issues arising under the UK and EU General DataProtection Regulations (UK and EU GDPR), including complexinternational data transfers that are inherent to a global law firm;
• supporting DP and security due diligence assessments on thirdparty vendors, including contract reviews, and contributing to dataprotection impact assessments;
• providing pragmatic advice/legal guidance on HR-related DP issues,including Workplace Culture and Development programs;
• advising on training and awareness programs, and building toolsand resources to support good data governance and the firm's DPobligations under the GDPR and other privacy regulations, across allbusiness functions and legal practice areas;
• identifying and addressing privacy compliance gaps as part of theannual policy review cycle;
• supporting the firm's employees involved in DP compliance acrossall business functions and practice groups with pragmatic andcommercially aware advice/guidance;
• working with the firm's global privacy legal team to incorporatecompliance requirements in other jurisdictions, including CCPA,China PIPL, into the firm's compliance regime;
• participating in regular discussions with the global privacy legalteam and the global privacy steering committee;
• providing advice/guidance in relation to e-privacy compliance inthe marketing area; and
• supporting the firm's response to data subject requests and otherDP-related compliance initiatives.

Candidates should expect excellent quality of work in a culture thatencourages leadership and involvement with the business.

The successful candidate can be based in any of our UK locations,with options to work flexibly and/or remotely if required.

You

We are looking for a qualified solicitor (5+ PQE) with experienceadvising on, and managing, data protection and privacy matters. Youmust demonstrate a strong commitment to a specialisation in dataprivacy matters, have the drive and ability to deliver high-qualitywork and be pro-active in supporting a strong privacy-orientated culture.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a professionalapproach, good people skills, solid commercial awareness, and theability to work as a team player across all levels and business functions.

You will be coming either from an in-house privacy role or from areputable law firm.

What you need to know

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, pleasevisit our careers site at www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/careers. We areunable to process applications sent directly by email. Please completean online application.

We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce isrepresentative of our society. We welcome applications regardless ofage, neurodiversity, disability, family or parental status, race,religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity andexpression or other legally protected characteristics. We will makereasonable adjustments and adaptions to our recruitment process toensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply.

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