Data Protection Lawyer

Data Protection & GDPR | Alternative Law Firm | Choose Your Clients

We are actively recruiting for qualified Privacy / GDPR / Data Protection Lawyers at all PQE levels.

The Company

Do you think there is a different way to practice law? Axiom does. Providing legal counsel to over half of the Fortune 100 and located in 16 different locations, Axiom's 2000+ employees are a dynamic, forward-thinking bunch. As a data protection lawyer, you will enjoy a combination of high quality work and the ability to choose the clients for whom you want to work.

Responsibilities of the Data Protection Lawyer include:

• Providing in-house legal advice on privacy, data-sharing, transfer of data outside of the EU as well advising on the implications of client's new product offering.
• Engaging in the drafting, negotiating and reviewing of any commercial agreement containing information law clauses.
• Drafting and advising on complex data protection-related documentation including future-proofing for GDPR and Brexit.
• Providing guidance and support on various new compliance reporting/data tracking requirements and revisions to internal codes of conduct.
• Familiarity with relevant UK and EU Privacy laws

The Successful Data Protection Lawyer:

• In-house legal experience is preferred, although not essential.
• Good post-qualification experience & academic record.
• Desire to provide exceptional client service and the interpersonal skills required to form strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Adaptability and a thirst for new challenges.
• You must be eligible to practice as a lawyer in the UK.

Benefits of the role:

• Access to incredible, leading in house teams.
• A wide range of interesting and complex cases.
• Career development opportunities & control.
• Flexibility to take time off between engagements whilst retaining your employee benefits.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a Data Protection lawyer to join an exciting, entrepreneurial company at a time when privacy and data protection are crucial legal areas.

For your chance to be considered for this Data Protection Lawyer role, please apply below.