Data Privacy / Regulatory Lawyer
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Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£51,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2412 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (59% match). If the code is right — and Elevate is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
We are seeking experienced EU-qualified lawyers to support a global technology platform on a specialist regulatory compliance project focused on cross-border law enforcement requests for electronic data.
This is an opportunity to work on a cutting-edge area of digital regulation, advising on the implementation and operational management of the EU's E-Evidence framework. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional legal, privacy, and compliance teams, providing practical legal advice in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on matters relating to the EU E-Evidence Regulation and associated cross-border law enforcement requests.
- Review and assess requests from law enforcement and judicial authorities for electronic data.
- Provide legal guidance on obligations relating to disclosure, preservation, and handling of electronic evidence.
- Ensure compliance with applicable EU privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR.
- Support internal stakeholders on regulatory risk and legal compliance issues.
- Work within internal legal platforms and processes to manage requests within strict statutory deadlines.
- Collaborate with legal, privacy, trust & safety, and compliance teams across multiple jurisdictions.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer licensed to practise in an EU jurisdiction.
- Approximately 6+ years' post-qualification experience.
- Significant experience in one or more of the following:
- Privacy and data protection law
- Law enforcement response
- Regulatory investigations
- Digital regulation or technology regulation
- Strong working knowledge of GDPR and wider EU privacy legislation.
- Experience advising technology, digital platform, telecommunications, or online services businesses is highly desirable.
- Ability to assess complex legal issues quickly and provide pragmatic, commercial advice.
Working Pattern
- Availability to work Asia-Pacific business hours is essential (2 am - 10 am UK time).
- The role may require occasional weekend and public holiday coverage to support urgent law enforcement requests.
- The engagement is expected to be full-time, with an immediate start.
Desirable Experience
- Experience handling government or law enforcement requests for user data.
- Knowledge of cross-border electronic evidence frameworks.
- Background in regulatory compliance within the technology or digital services sector.
- Experience working in-house or advising multinational technology companies.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2412 going rate of £51,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.