We have instructions from our client, a city firm with a wide global reach, which is looking for a Data and Cyber solicitor to join in London.
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The suitable candidate will have experience of advising on EU and UK digital regulation, specifically from the data, privacy and AI side. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice on data protection and privacy laws, all other areas of new digital regulation and cybersecurity matters to a diverse clientele, including multinational corporations, technology, digital media and life sciences companies and financial institutions.
The joining individual will have experience advising on GDPR and the EU AI Act and will have advised on typical contracts required under GDPR (data processing agreements, intra-group data transfer agreements), as well as on the application of GDPR to new technologies. They should be keen to understand the impact of AI on individuals and how it will transform businesses.
Key responsibilities:
- The work is primarily non-contentious and the focus is on advisory work, contracts and strategic advice to clients seeking to comply with data protection, privacy, AI and cyber requirements. Clients usually operate at a global level, so you will need to be able to support on global privacy projects. The work will involve understanding the EU and UK regulatory landscapes and a knowledge of other privacy laws is desirable, but not essential.
- The role involves client contact. Depending on experience, the associate will be expected to conduct meetings and calls independently, as well as under supervision. In addition, the associate will often be the primary point of contact when liaising with foreign counsel where appropriate.
Knowledge, skill & experience:
- England & Wales qualified solicitor, with 2+ years of PQE in data protection or cybersecurity law. Applicants from a commercial tech background with experience of GDPR and data regulatory will be considered.
- Strong understanding of national and international data protection legislation.
- Experience advising on complex cross-border data transfer issues.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to navigate intricate legal frameworks.
- Proven track record of managing multiple client projects simultaneously.
For a confidential chat about this, or other roles which we are handling, please contact Laura Klass.
Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
