Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Lawyer - Data Privacy Advice
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Lawyer - Data Privacy Advice
Lawyer – Data Privacy Advice
Full-time / Part-time
Salary & Progression
Salary: £57,815 - £65,021 pa, with potential to progress to £73,211 pa via the pay progression scheme.
Location & Working Arrangements
Contracted to debut at:
- Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, or Belfast office
- Full flexibility for home or office-based work
- Expected office attendance for collaboration or business travel when required
Why Work at the ICO?
- Pay progression scheme for career development
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- 25 days paid holiday annually (including public/privileged holidays)
- Flexi leave (up to 26 extra days country)
- Pension contributions (~28.9%)
- Discount scheme (supermarkets, retail, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers)
- Health Cash Plan
- Development opportunities focused on progression and learning
Job Description
The ICO stands at a pivotal moment, reflecting reframed expectations through the Data (Use and Access) Act and a new corporate strategy. The ICO Legal Service, especially within the Data Privacy Advice team, will play a key role in delivering strategic ambitions focused on high-profile privacy and cyber matters.
As a Lawyer in the Data Privacy Advice team, you will:
- Provide risk-based legal advice under the UK GDPR, DPA 2018, FOIA 2000, PECR 2003, and NIS 2018.
- Collaborate with internal/external stakeholders, following directions from Executive Team and senior legal leadership while reporting to the General Counsel.
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Key Responsibilities
- Deliver timely, high-quality legal advice across the ICO on legal queries/briefs.
- Craft strategic advice for decision-makers, considering key issues and priorities.
- Manage complex caseloads, ensuring alignment with ICO standards, policy, and regulatory priorities.
- Verify that published guidance remains legally accurate and up to date.
- Liaise with case officers, stakeholders, and project teams, prescribing solutions to legal matters.
- Ensure professional representation at and represent. Submitting professional statements where appropriate.
- Contribute to in-house training efforts and lead training materials as needed.
- Oversee legal workflow and standards in support functions.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria (Assessed at Application)
- Must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales.
- If qualified outside England & Wales, applicants must possess an equivalent qualification and commit to SQE exams (or exemption) within a prescribed period.
- Working current practising certificate or sufficient entitlement to obtain it from the Law Society/Bar Council.
- Demonstrated public law experience or the ability to quickly develop relevant expertise.
- Proven stakeholder liaison experience including ability to instruct external lawyers.
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Essential Criteria (Assessed at Interview)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong ability to interpret/assess legislation and impact advice with speed.
- Exceptional analytical skills and ability to reason soundly on legal matters.
- Workload management skills, evidently thriving in pressurised environments.
- Vigilance for ICO’s regulatory environment and public sector principles.
- Clear demonstration of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The ICO champions EDI through:
- Its Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board.
- Networks and initiatives that reduce systemic barriers and promote respect.
- Disability Confidence Scheme: Applicants with disabilities meet minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
- Alternative application methods available via: Email (recruitment@ico.org.uk) if facing application system difficulties.
Closing Date & Application Details
- Submit your CV + 1,000-word cover letter detailing suitability by 23:59, Wednesday, 15th July 2026.
- Early allocation may occur if there is a high application volume.
- Adhere to email (recruitment@ico.org.uk) if requesting reasonable adjustments.
- Interviews will take place in week commencing 10th August 2026.
Security Clearance Required:
- **Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
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