Data Driven Legal
Senior Data Protection & AI Governance Lawyer — Consultant Role
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About Data Driven Legal
Data Driven Legal is a specialist legal practice founded in 2021, focused on delivering expert data protection, privacy, and AI governance advice to our clients who are household names and innovative companies across travel, technology, and beyond. We combine legal expertise with pragmatic, commercial advice. Our clients trust us to be their strategic partners in navigating complex compliance landscapes - genuine advisors who understand their business.
The Role
We're looking for an experienced senior lawyer in data protection and AI governance to join our consultant team. This is a part-time, flexible arrangement for someone who's ready to work independently and own client relationships.
What you'll do:
- Lead complex data protection and AI governance projects for established companies
- Advise on GDPR/UK GDPR compliance, data protection impact assessments, processor agreements, and governance frameworks
- Handle AI governance assessments, policy development, and risk mitigation for clients deploying AI systems
- Provide strategic counsel to General Counsel, Data Protection Officers, and technology teams
- Take ownership of client relationships with minimal oversight
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The specifics:
- Hours: Approximately 20–30 hours per month (flexible)
- Rate: Around £125/hour (depending on the client)
- Structure: Consultant basis
- Location: Remote
Who You Are
You're a specialist data protection and AI governance lawyer with substantial experience working independently. You should:
- Have 5+ years' experience in data protection law (GDPR, UK GDPR, international frameworks)
- Hold strong expertise in AI governance, algorithmic accountability, and emerging AI regulation
- Work to a high standard without requiring review or oversight - your clients trust you, and so do we
- Understand the commercial context: you translate regulation into practical, workable solutions
- Have a proven track record with well-known brands or complex, regulated businesses
- Be proactive, organised, and able to manage your own workload
- Ideally, have prior consultancy or in-house experience
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Why Join Us
- Interesting clients: You'll work with recognisable brands and forward-thinking companies tackling real data protection and AI challenges
- Genuine autonomy: You own your client relationships: we won't micromanage
- Strategic work: We focus on high-value advisory, not commoditised compliance
- Specialist environment: Work alongside lawyers who share your expertise and professional standards
- Flexible model: Part-time consultancy that fits your schedule
How to Apply
To apply, please send:
- Your CV
- A covering note (2-3 sentences) on why you're interested in this role and what sectors or practice areas excite you most
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