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Data Protection Solicitor

Manchester Permanent £54,000 - £66,000 per year View Job Description
The Data Protection Solicitor role in Manchester offers a unique opportunity to work across data, AI, cyber and privacy matters for clients in financial services, healthcare, real estate and tech. You'll join a dynamic team advising on cutting-edge issues in privacy and compliance.
  • Work across Data, AI, Cyber & Privacy at a top-tier firm
  • Flexible, inclusive culture at a leading international law practice

About Our Client

You'll be joining a leading international law firm with a 255-year heritage, known for high-quality, client-focused work across diverse sectors including finance, health, real estate and technology. The firm prides itself on a supportive, inclusive and flexible culture that values the whole person - offering hybrid working, clear career development paths and a commitment to diversity, equity and wellbeing.

Job Description

The Data Protection Solicitor will be:

  • Advising clients on data protection, privacy, cyber and AI-related legal risks across multiple sectors (FS, health, real estate, tech)
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating data protection, privacy and cybersecurity-related contracts and policies
  • Conducting privacy impact assessments, compliance audits and advising on regulatory obligations
  • Supporting clients with incident response, breach management and regulatory investigations where required
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver practical, business-minded legal advice

The Successful Applicant

The Data Protection Solicitor should be:

  • A solicitor (or equivalent) with experience in data protection, privacy or cyber law - ideally 2+ years post-qualification (PQE) or demonstrable relevant experience
  • Skilled in drafting privacy policies, data-sharing agreements, and compliance documentation
  • Familiar with UK/EU data protection law (e.g., GDPR), regulatory requirements and emerging issues around AI and cyber-security
  • Able to liaise directly with clients and deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice
  • A strong communicator, organised, commercially aware, and comfortable working across different sectors and teams

What's on Offer

Estimated Salary from £54,000 - £66,000 dependent on experience plus benefits and hybrid working.

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6898295
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Data protection
Sector
Business Services
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-122025-6898295