Associate/Senior Associate - Data & Privacy

Department: Commercial Technology and Regulatory

Location: London

Description

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded 4+ PQE Data Protection Lawyer to join DAC Beachcroft’s leading Data, Privacy & Cyber practice. Our full service practice is at an exciting point in its growth, having recently been recognised as Tier 2 in the Legal 500 rankings. We are a dynamic and friendly team who work together to help our clients realise their ambitions. This role is primarily focussed on advisory data protection matters, although there will be some opportunity to support on cyber related matters if desired.

We support our clients on all aspects of data protection compliance, digital transformation projects, cyber readiness and AI governance. We help them to navigate complex risk and regulatory landscapes, supporting on some of the most high-profile and innovative matters in the market. The successful candidate will work with a broad range of clients including financial institutions, insurers, retailers, technology providers and major corporates, providing strategic advice on UK and international data protection compliance.

This role will be based in Manchester or London, and offers the opportunity to grow (both technically and from a career progression perspective) within one of the UK’s most respected practices and ample opportunities to engage in business development activities.

This role sits within DAC Beachcroft’s broader Commercial, Technology & Regulatory practice which combines commercial contract and technology-law expertise with regulatory, compliance and industry-specific regulation advice, enabling clients from tech firms to public-sector bodies to navigate IT outsourcing, software licensing, technology implementation, procurement and regulatory risk efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

A proactive approach to business development, with evidence of contributing to client growth, profile-raising or successful pitches.

Excellent drafting skills and ability to provide clear, commercially focused advice.

Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines and client relationships confidently.

Experience or familiarity with cyber/data-breach response and regulatory engagement is advantageous.

We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.

Note for Recruitment Agencies
DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).

Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.

For PSL queries, please contact: recruitment@dacbeachcroft.com or csgrecruitment@dacbeachcroft.com