Privacy and Data Senior Associate

Privacy and Data Senior Associate BBBH57003_1744819202 An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Privacy and Data Senior Associate (4+PQE) to join a prestigious Privacy and Data team based in Edinburgh.In this role, you'll collaborate with industry-leading professionals, gaining invaluable experience on high-profile cases and intricate privacy and data protection issues.This firm is committed to providing the resources and support necessary to fast-track your career development, helping you become a recognised expert in the field.Firm Has a renowned reputation amongst clients and employees alike. Due to a flat hierarchical structure, cooperative and open working environment and premium clients, the business has attracted some of the leading legal experts in the UK. These staff members have developed expertise across a range of practice areas, gaining countless accolades from the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, both as a firm and as individuals.Positive reports about the supportive and nourishing working environment are reflected in the company's revenue, which has shown exponential growth and resulted in expansion across the UK. In part, this is due to the firm's belief that staff are the key to their success, which results in heavy investment in staff development and a flexible approach to work-life balance.Taking on an innovative and forward-thinking mindset, this firm seeks to encourage ambition and creativity and takes real steps to go the extra mile for the clients, without compromising the happiness of their employees.Clients include some of the most prestigious companies and private individuals. As such, lawyers working for this firm should expect exposure to high-quality, large-scale work that will showcase their ability and skills as legal professionals.Role Upon joining this firm, you will become an Associate to support and drive privacy compliance programs across various industries, including technology, automotive, retail/FMCG and market research. Your main responsibilities will involve designing and launching tailored privacy products, such as SmartSAR and delivering outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services to help clients maintain compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA. You will also be tasked with advising clients on data protection functions, drafting privacy policies, and ensuring the effective management of data subject rights.Primarily, the role will focus on industries adopting new technologies, with particular emphasis on adtech, AI and blockchain. As an associate, you will help clients navigate the privacy challenges related to targeted advertising, data processing in AI systems and integrating privacy principles into blockchain-based applications. It is key that you have an understanding of emerging technologies and the ability to offer privacy solutions that comply with evolving regulations while maintaining operational flexibility for clients.Ideal CandidateIs an ambitious individual Privacy and Data SolicitorExcellent verbal/written communicator with first-rate interpersonal skillsAbility to comprehend and accurately convey complex legal developments through structure training and learning sessionsHas a proactive, innovative and value-adding mindset What's on offer? Joining a Top 50 law firm and award-winning employerBecome a key contributor to a team conducting meaningful workFlexible and hybrid working embedded in the companyCareer development opportunitiesGenerous salary commensurate to experienceExcellent package including financial protection measures, well-being considerations and favourable holiday/leave entitlements