Data Protection Lawyer

Data Protection Lawyer | Government Legal Department | Salary up to £63,734 per annum 

A rare opening within the highly sought after, prestigious Government Legal Department, for a new Data Protection Lawyer to join their growing team; this role offers the successful candidate the chance to further their legal career in the Data Protection and Public sector, working with and learning from the best.

Location: London and Nationwide

Grade 6

When it comes to nation-changing purposes, few organisations can match the Government Legal Department. Our work touches almost every aspect of UK life. It has a lasting, positive impact on millions of people. And we’re immensely proud of what we do. With us, you can build a career around life-changing law, working on extraordinary issues of rare depth and complexity. Along with this, you’ll receive excellent training, gain a real work-life balance and be part of a truly team-spirited environment.

The Role:

We’re hiring data protection lawyers across a wide range of government departments, including the Home Office, the Ministry of Justice, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS).  

You’ll take on challenging and highly varied work that frequently makes the news. From space travel to sport, terrorism, the prison system and more, you’ll make a significant impact in your assigned projects through assured legal advice and casework.

In particular, you’ll advise on:

• The Data Protection Act, UKGDPR, freedom of information requests and complex information law issues.
• In some departments, you’ll help develop new data protection policies and legislation, and there are opportunities to collaborate with other departments and bodies across government.

About You:

• You’ll be an experienced solicitor or barrister with substantial experience in data protection and information law. You’ll also have a sound understanding of public or private law.
• We look for excellent communication skills, reliable judgement and a strategic mindset combined with abilities in analysis and research. Being able to welcome views and challenge others is essential, as is a good sense of customer needs and expectations.
• You’ll also need a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree. Before your employment can start, you’ll need to complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as part of the Civil Service background checks.

What We Can Offer:

As a member of the Civil Service, you’ll be able to enjoy flexible working, generous annual leave, a Civil Service pension, a wide range of staff networks and travel and childcare allowances.

Next Steps: 

Take your career forward, reach out and apply for this Data Protection Lawyer position before Midday on Thursday 5th January 2023 via the portal below; we look forward to welcoming you onto the team.