Data Protection Lawyer

Senior Data Protection Lawyer (5+ years’)

A top-tier UK law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Data, Digital & Commercial Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its high-performing, nationally recognised team in Edinburgh. This is a strategic hire aimed at meeting growing client demand across core sectors, including retail, tech, sport, healthcare and financial services.

This opportunity is ideal for a commercially focused lawyer ready to step into a Managing Associate or Legal Director role.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a senior member of the team, you will:

Lead complex, multi-jurisdictional advisory and contract work
Advise on UK GDPR/EU GDPR, international data transfers, PECR, AI/data ethics, cyber regulation and incident response
Prepare, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial and tech-related contracts
Drive delivery for strategic client projects and compliance programmes
Work cross-functionally with disputes, employment and legal tech teams
Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees
Support business development, thought leadership and client engagement

The Team

You’ll join the Edinburgh-based Commercial team, working with an enviable client base across:

Data protection, privacy and freedom of information
IT and business process outsourcing
SaaS, cloud and digital transformation projects
Intellectual property protection and licensing
General commercial contracts

As part of the wider UK Commercial and Data practice, you’ll work collaboratively across offices on national and cross-border matters.

What the Firm Offers

A hybrid working model (typically 1 day in the office per week)
Opportunities for secondments and progression, with clear pathways to promotion
Access to leading clients and high-quality, innovative work
Supportive team culture with investment in development
A flexible and inclusive working environment

About You

Essential Experience:

5+ years’ PQE in data, privacy, or commercial law
Proven expertise in UK GDPR, EU GDPR and PECR
Strong background in data-related contractual work
Experience managing client relationships and delivering commercial, risk-based advice
A collaborative, consultative style
Experience supervising junior team members

Desirable Experience:

AI and digital ethics, marketing compliance, or algorithmic governance
Use of legal tech platforms or delivery tools
Regulatory engagement or defence
Cross-border advisory experience

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a firm that values individuality, ambition and innovation. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a collaborative, collegiate culture, this is a place where people thrive professionally and personally.

For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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