Data Protection Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Axiom
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 12 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 10 Dec 2018
- Ref
- 17522
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Data Protection, Information Technology
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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.