Data Protection Solicitor
Accuflex has a great opportunity for a Solicitor with Data Privacy and Data Protection disputes experience to join our client, a nationally recognised law firm.
Accuflex has a great opportunity for a talented and motivated Solicitor (3+ years PQE / Associate or Senior Associate level) with experience in Data Privacy and Data Protection to join our client, a highly respected national law firm in the UK.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic disputes team, contributing significantly to the practice by managing a diverse range of disputes including data breaches, GDPR non-compliance, privacy infringements, and information rights, representing clients in both litigation and advisory roles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage litigation and disputes relating to data protection and privacy laws, including cases of GDPR, DPA 2018 infringements.
- Represent clients in legal proceedings stemming from data breaches, including liaising with regulatory bodies and managing enforcement actions.
- Advise on dispute avoidance strategies and ensure compliance with the latest developments in data protection regulations.
- Draft and review legal documents pertinent to information law disputes, ensuring robust defence strategies for our clients.
- Collaborate across our national teams to develop and share expertise on emerging trends and legal developments in data protection and information law.
Requirements:
- Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with at least 3 years of experience.
- Demonstrable experience in data protection and information law disputes.
- Experience in managing complex litigation related to data breaches and privacy law infringements.
- In-depth understanding of GDPR, DPA 2018, Information Commissioner Office (ICO), Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (EC Directive) and associated regulatory frameworks and laws.
- Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and client management skills, with the capacity to effectively plan and organise.
Locations: Birmingham, Oxford, Manchester, Cambridge or London.
Apply Now: We welcome applications from ambitious solicitors with a passion for dispute resolution and data protection law. We are looking for someone who is ready to take on new challenges and is keen to take the next step in their career.
At Accutrainee we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly believe in equal opportunities for all and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ages, genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and abilities. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair, transparent, and free from discrimination. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are evaluated based on their skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.
- Locations
- Birmingham, Oxford, Manchester, Cambridge, London
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
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About Accutrainee
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Data Protection Solicitor
Accuflex has a great opportunity for a Solicitor with Data Privacy and Data Protection disputes experience to join our client, a nationally recognised law firm.
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