Senior Data Protection Specialist

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom SSQ Full time
Senior Data Protection Specialist

Our client, a leading Technology Services Group, is seeking a seasoned Senior Data Protection Specialist to join their in-house legal team. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in leading complex contractual and commercial deals, negotiating with listed clients in Commerce & Industry, Financial Services, and Public Sector.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data protection law, with experience in reviewing and negotiating contractual data protection terms, conducting data protection impact assessments, and providing data protection advice on internal and client-facing projects.

You will report to the Legal Director for Privacy, working alongside a small team of privacy lawyers and wider commercial lawyers. The role offers a unique in-house opportunity blending technical and advisory work as part of an expanding team where you can have exposure to complex privacy issues across the business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Reviewing and negotiating contractual data protection terms to support delivery of the client MSA and SLA agreements.
  • Conducting data protection impact assessments to ensure the firm protects personal data when conducting a broad range of data processing activities.
  • Providing data protection advice on internal and client-facing projects in support of the firm's innovation and change agendas, including in relation to generative AI.
  • Advising in relation to data incidents, data subject rights, and regulatory requests, to help the firm manage its relationships with clients, data subjects, and regulators.
  • Horizon-scanning and preparation of guidance and training materials, to ensure the firm remains at the leading edge in an environment of fast-paced regulatory change.
  • Dealing with cross-border data protection issues, with global clients and across the company Network.
  • Supervising and developing junior members of the team to deepen our data protection expertise and build resilience.

Our client is a trusted name in the market, offering long-term career progression and high-calibre work. If you are a motivated and experienced data protection professional looking for a new challenge, please apply or contact miles.gillhespy@ssq.com for more information.



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