Data Protection Specialist

23 hours ago


West Midlands Combined Authority, United Kingdom BCL Legal Full time
Job Title:

Data Protection Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Data Protection Specialist to join our team in Birmingham/Hybrid. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity to provide legal guidance on global privacy and data compliance issues within a dynamic, international law firm environment.

The Job Description:
  1. Providing expert advice on global privacy and data-related matters, including compliance with confidentiality and non-personal data laws.
  2. Supporting data subject rights requests (e.g., subject access requests) and ensuring compliance with data protection law.
  3. Assisting with Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and other data protection risk assessments.
  4. Advising on data protection terms in contracts, procurement, and client relationships.
  5. Researching global data protection laws, particularly focusing on APAC and MEA regions, and working with internal teams to ensure international compliance.
  6. Contributing to data protection audits, risk management, and compliance reviews across the firm and its suppliers.
  7. Drafting policies, guidance, and delivering training on data protection and privacy issues.
  8. Responding to internal queries on privacy, confidentiality, and data protection matters.
About You:
  • A minimum of three years' PQE with solid experience in data protection law (private practice or in-house experience).
  • Strong knowledge of global privacy laws, including GDPR, and the ability to advise on a wide range of data protection matters.
  • Experience in drafting privacy policies, handling data subject requests, and advising on marketing and data-sharing matters.
  • An understanding of the regulatory landscape, particularly APAC and MEA jurisdictions, is highly desirable.
  • A Law degree and relevant data protection certification (such as IAPP or ISEB).
Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, part-time, condensed hours, and remote working options. This role provides an exciting opportunity to develop your career in-house with a highly respected firm.



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