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Data Protection Solicitor
Data Protection Solicitor – 2+ Years' PQE (Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: Oxfordshire Salary: Up to GBP 95,000 (DOE) Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Job Ref: 4465
Join award-winning national law firm and their market-leading Data Protection & Information Governance team. This position offers flexible hybrid working, an excellent benefits package, and exposure to complex, high-profile matters—ideal for developing your expertise in data protection law.
About the Role
You will be part of a highly regarded specialist team, advising clients on data protection and information governance matters across contentious and commercial areas. Your responsibilities will include:
- Handling complex Subject Access Requests (DSARs), Freedom of Information Requests (FOIAs), and responding to personal data breaches under UK law.
- Providing commercially focused legal advice on complex information governance and privacy issues.
- Collaborating with recognised industry specialists on high-profile cases, including those involving cybersecurity incidents and tribunal proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
- Navigate UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act, ensuring compliance with the latest regulatory obligations.
- Manage groupl discussions arising from data breaches, DSARs, and FOIA requests.
- Represent and advise clients on contentious matters, counselling on data protection deficiencies and regulatory risks.
- Support clients in regulatory investigations, including Icelandic supervisory authority engagements and whistleblower disclosures.
- Assess the impact of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, biometrics) on data protection regimes.
- Drive training programs for internal and external stakeholders to strengthen data protection policies.
- Contribute to developing firm-wide best practices for information governance and privacy compliance.
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Person Specification
- Minimum 2 years’ Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) as a solicitor.
- Strong practical expertise in data protection law and information governance, ideally with experience in in-house roles or pro bono advocacy.
- In-depth understanding of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and related case law.
- Proven ability to provide commercially aware, high-quality legal advice.
- Experience with cyberattacks, tribunal proceedings, and contentious data protection disputes is highly desirable.
What We Offer
✔ Flexible hybrid working arrangements ✔ Competitive salary along with an excellent benefits package ✔ Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts in an evolving sector ✔ Exposure to high-impact, complex legal and regulatory challenges ✔ Potential for permanent induction upon successful contract extension
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About the Firm
At [Law Firm], our Data Protection and Information Governance Unit is respected for its technical depth, client focus, and thought leadership. This position allows you to deepen your expertise while working on cutting-edge matters at the intersection of law and technology.
How to Apply
Contact Kaye Thumpston via: 📞 eNL: 01833 (for discussion) 📧 email your CV for consideration (enquiries [@]eNL.com)
Important Notes:
- eNL will never share your CV with third parties without your explicit permission.
- All applicants receive a response within 7 days. If you hear nothing, your application has been unsuccessful for this role.
- The firm adheres to rigorous equality and diversity principles, actively encouraging applications from underrepresented backgrounds.
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