Summary: The In-House Data Privacy Lawyer will join Squire Patton Boggs' data protection compliance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, providing legal advice on data protection, cybersecurity, and e-privacy compliance. The role involves supporting the Data Protection Officer and the Office of General Counsel, focusing on UK and EU GDPR compliance, vendor assessments, and employee training. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across various business functions and legal practice areas within a globally integrated law firm. This position offers flexible working options across the firm's UK locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on UK and EU GDPR compliance and international data transfers.
• Support due diligence assessments on third-party vendors and conduct contract reviews.
• Provide legal guidance on HR-related data protection issues.
• Develop training and awareness programs for data governance.
• Identify and address privacy compliance gaps during policy reviews.
• Collaborate with the global privacy legal team on compliance requirements in various jurisdictions.
• Advise on e-privacy compliance in marketing.
• Support responses to data subject requests and compliance initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Qualified solicitor (1-5 PQE) with data protection and privacy experience.
• Strong commitment to data privacy specialization.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work and support a privacy-oriented culture.
• Good people skills and solid commercial awareness.
• Team player with the ability to work across all levels and functions.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Legal