Data Protection Officer

5 days ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom LJRecruitment Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Data Protection Officer

Location:
Glasgow or Edinburgh (hybrid)

We're partnering with a respected Scottish law firm that's genuinely built around people, not process. They've made their name by blending sharp legal minds with a practical, human approach, and their Data Protection team is a big part of that story.

They're now looking for a Data Protection Officer who's as comfortable untangling GDPR complexity as they are chatting with clients about real-world impact.

You'll be the go-to expert for a range of organisations, acting as their outsourced DPO and helping them navigate privacy and compliance with confidence. It's a role with visibility, trust, and plenty of space to shape things your way.

What you'll do

  • Be the trusted advisor clients turn to for data protection and privacy guidance.
  • Lead on all things GDPR, from data breaches and audits to policies and training.
  • Build long-term client relationships that feel more like partnerships than projects.
  • Roll up your sleeves with colleagues in commercial, IT, and risk to deliver joined-up advice.
  • Share your knowledge through training sessions, webinars, and the occasional thought piece.

What you'll bring

  • Around 4+ years in data protection, privacy, or information security.
  • A data protection qualification such as CIPM or CIPP/E (or equivalent experience).
  • The ability to turn complex regulations into plain English advice that clients can actually use.
  • A calm, pragmatic style, you know when to be black-and-white and when to find the middle ground.
  • Confidence with senior stakeholders and a natural way with people.

Why it's worth a look

You'll be joining a team that values balance, growth, and good humour as much as good work.

Expect:

  • 39 days' holiday (yes, really)
  • Private medical, income protection & life cover
  • Brilliant family and IVF leave policies
  • Wellbeing and health cash plan
  • Cycle to Work, gym and retail discounts
  • Hybrid working and flexibility built in
  • Plus, support for professional development and specialist accreditations

If you're looking for a role that combines purpose, autonomy, and genuinely decent people, this could be the one.

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