Data Protection Lawyer

Data Protection Lawyer Market leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Data Protection Lawyer to join its team in Bristol. This opportunity is offered on a full or part-time (4 days a week), permanent basis with flexible and agile working options accommodated. Excellent salary commensurate with experience. The Role As a Data Protection Lawyer in this team, you would: - Have the opportunity to join a highly regarded national team that provides information law and privacy advice. Specifically, you would work on: · Data Protection matters · Commercial Data Protection issues, including the drafting of commercial agreements, privacy notices and other GDPR documentation · Advising on lawful basis · Cross border GDPR issues · Subject Access Requests · Data breach advice and cyber security issues · Information sharing · GDPR compliance · Compensation claims · Freedom of Information Act 2000 · Environmental Information Regulations · Liaising with the Information Commissioner and Information Law Tribunal matters · Policies and Protocols in relation to the above About You To be successful in your application, you will have: - A minimum of five years' PQE with a strong emphasis on data and privacy during that time whether from private practice or in-house - Ideally, experience of all aspects of information including GDPR and the Data Protection Act, other rights of access including the Freedom of Information Act and other information governance issues - Although not necessary, in addition to the work types listed above, further experience of broader regulatory and compliance would be advantageous including CQC, Health and Safety, Fire Safety; Environmental; Consumer/Trading Standards; Licensing; Bribery & Corruption - The ability to supervise ad mentor junior lawyers - Strong client facing skills and keen to be involved in business development and raising the profile of the team - Confident to lead on complex and high profile matters - A good teamwork ethic The Offering The successful Data Protection Lawyer will be rewarded with: - A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package - Strong partner support within a flexible, supportive and inclusive team environment - Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing office and team - The opportunity to work on a broad range of data and privacy matters projects Apply Now! To be considered for this vacancy, apply here with an up to date copy of your CV or contact Kelly-Anne Willis at BCL Legal for further information. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.