Senior Data, Digital and Commercial Lawyer - 5+ PQE

Join Our Leading Data & Digital Team

We're looking for a senior data, digital, and commercial law specialist to join our high-performing Edinburgh-based team. You'll advise top-tier clients across sectors including retail, tech, sports, healthcare, and financial services, with a focus on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

What You'll Do:

• Lead complex advisory and commercial work, including GDPR, international transfers, and incident response

• Draft and negotiate data and tech contracts across diverse sectors

• Manage key client relationships and deliver commercially focused advice

• Supervise and mentor junior team members

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams on major projects

• Contribute to strategic planning, business development, and thought leadership

• Deliver large-scale compliance and incident response projects

Who We're Looking For:

• 5+ years PQE with deep experience in data/privacy law

• Proven ability to lead client projects and manage stakeholders

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills on data and digital matters

• Confident team leader and mentor

• Sector-diverse experience, ideally with exposure to AI, data ethics, or regulatory issues

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

Interested?

If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!