Corporate Data Protection Solicitor

Are you a talented Associate wanting to grow your talents in this leading corporate data protection team?

This UK GDPR/data protection role is within the corporate department at a London based firm.

This is an opportunity for that right candidate, in time, to take up that role and to create a small team.

The Corporate Department

• They act on a wide range of corporate transactions and commercial work, across a wide range of sectors.
• The bulk of clients are private companies owned and run by HNWs, families and entrepreneurs, a number of them being very substantial multinational businesses.

The Role

• Reviewing, drafting and advising upon privacy documents including Privacy Notices, Consent Forms, Records of Processing Activities, Privacy Standards / Data Protection Policies, Data Breach Policies, Data Retention Policies.
• Carrying out and advising on Legitimate Interest Assessment and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Advising in relation to international transfers of data, including recent changes to Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and potential impact of the Data Reform Bill.
• Carrying out due diligence on UK GDPR compliance in relation to corporate transactions.
• Reviewing and advising on whether suppliers’ terms and conditions contain appropriate provisions as required under the UK GDPR relating to them acting as data processors.

Personal Skills

• At least 2 years’ experience advising on UK GDPR/data protection.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding in data protection/privacy legal and practical issues.
• Strong written communications skills, with the ability to operate within drafting and scope guidelines.
• Self-motivated and highly organised, with good IT skills.
• Ability to be proactive and reactive and work under pressure.
• Team player who engages effectively with people at every level.
• Ability to grasp complex issues quickly and apply technical legal knowledge to particular circumstances and requirements of clients.

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Kean Smith for a confidential discussion.

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*Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving we are unable to contact applicants who have been unsuccessful.