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Privacy, Cyber and Digital/Tech Regulatory Associate
Department/Division
TMT UK Privacy, Cyber and Tech Regulatory Group
Location: London
Reports to: Partner
Type of Role: Office Based/Hybrid
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Privacy, Cyber and Digital/Tech Regulatory Associate to join our renowned team in London.
About Dentons
Dentons is home to one of the top-ranked and longest-standing dedicated Privacy and Cyber teams in the city. We are trusted by the world’s largest brands, the biggest technology firms, and have handled some of the highest-profile cyber incidents.
With three partners led by Simon Elliott, we collaborate closely, bring deep technical expertise, provide commercial and actionable advice, and are recognised for outstanding client relationship management. We frequently manage global mandates, requiring close coordination with multiple regions—international experience is therefore highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead teams on complex Privacy, Cyber and Digital Regulatory projects, including:
- Privacy compliance frameworks
- Cyber readiness assessments
- Online safety evaluations
- International data transfer projects (e.g., Binding Corporate Rules)
- Draft, review, and amend Privacy/Data Protection documentation, policies, and procedures
- Advise clients on Privent Data Protection and Cyber risks, particularly in relation to AI technology, emerging regulations (e.g., AI, Online Safety, Data Act)
- Provide urgent incident response for major international cyber breaches, coordinating breach notifications and regulatory engagements
- Represent the firm in regulatory enforcement investigations
- Negotiate data privacy contractual documents in large-scale agreements
- Lead global multi-jurisdictional projects, preparing key advice and coordinating legal teams worldwide
- Contribute to business development (BD) and marketing activities
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of DP/CT cyber laws beyond EU/UK
- Offer mentorship to junior colleagues and thought leadership to position the firm externally
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Experience & Attributes
Highly desirable experience includes:
- Advising on Privacy/Data Protection legal matters and documentation
- Experience at a top-tier UK or international firm
- Managing multi-jurisdictional frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, LGPD)
- High-profile large-scale cyber incident response
- Leadership in complex regulatory investigations & enforcement
- Expertise in AI, Online Safety, Data Act and emerging digital regulations (e.g., DSAct, NIS2)
- Denegotiation in large-scale data transfers (e.g., Binding Corporate Rules, BCRs)
- AdTech, consumer data strategy and direct marketing compliance
- Handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) & Individual Rights
- Performing DPIA audits and compliance violations reviews
- Expertise in data protection within loyalty, marketing, and technology agreements
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Preferred: 4-6 years’ PQE (or equivalent)
About Dentons—Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Committed to inclusion, diversity, equity (DEI) & sustainability, Dentons provides a thriving working environment for professionals from all backgrounds.
Key Benefits
- Equal opportunity workplace – open to applicants from diverse backgrounds
- Flexible working arrangements
- Adjustments and accommodations during the application process
For inquiries, please contact: recruitment.matters@dentons.com
Direct applications can be submitted via our careers page
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