Data Protection Solicitor

CompanyMichael Page

LocationManchester, England, United Kingdom

Posted At12/4/2025

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Occupation Type

Legal professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

The Data Protection Solicitor role in Manchester offers a unique opportunity to work across data, AI, cyber and privacy matters for clients in financial services, healthcare, real estate and tech. You'll join a dynamic team advising on cutting-edge issues in privacy and compliance.

Client Details

You'll be joining a leading international law firm with a 255-year heritage, known for high-quality, client-focused work across diverse sectors including finance, health, real estate and technology. The firm prides itself on a supportive, inclusive and flexible culture that values the whole person - offering hybrid working, clear career development paths and a commitment to diversity, equity and wellbeing.

Description

The Data Protection Solicitor will be:

Advising clients on data protection, privacy, cyber and AI-related legal risks across multiple sectors (FS, health, real estate, tech)
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating data protection, privacy and cybersecurity-related contracts and policies
Conducting privacy impact assessments, compliance audits and advising on regulatory obligations
Supporting clients with incident response, breach management and regulatory investigations where required
Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver practical, business-minded legal advice

Profile

The Data Protection Solicitor should be:

A solicitor (or equivalent) with experience in data protection, privacy or cyber law - ideally 2+ years post-qualification (PQE) or demonstrable relevant experience
Skilled in drafting privacy policies, data-sharing agreements, and compliance documentation
Familiar with UK/EU data protection law (e.g., GDPR), regulatory requirements and emerging issues around AI and cyber-security
Able to liaise directly with clients and deliver clear, pragmatic legal advice
A strong communicator, organised, commercially aware, and comfortable working across different sectors and teams

Job Offer

Estimated Salary from £54,000 - £66,000 dependent on experience plus benefits and hybrid working.