Associate

Solicitor — Data Protection, Manchester

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Join a busy, growing Data, Privacy & Cyber team based in Manchester. The role is focused on advisory data protection work across UK and international regimes, with scope to support cyber incident response and AI-related projects.

You will advise a broad client base including financial services, insurers, retailers and technology companies on compliance, regulatory engagement and digital transformation matters. The team operates within a wider Commercial, Technology & Regulatory practice, providing exposure to commercial contracts, IT outsourcing and sector-specific regulation.

This is an opportunity to develop technically while contributing to business development activity in a recognised practice.

  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent).
  • 1–3 years PQE in data protection/privacy advisory work (law firm or in-house).
  • Strong knowledge of UK and EU data protection regimes and regulatory guidance.
  • Excellent drafting skills and ability to provide commercially focused advice.
  • Comfort managing multiple matters and client relationships; experience with cyber/data-breach response and regulatory engagement advantageous.

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