Senior Lawyer – Office of the General Counsel (Data Protection) – London, Leeds, Manchester or Glasgow

CompanyAddleshaw Goddard

LocationGreater London, England, United Kingdom

Posted At11/25/2025

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Legal professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Are you ready to lead data protection strategy for a growing international firm?

Our Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a Senior Data Protection Lawyer to drive compliance, shape policy, and influence business strategy across Addleshaw Goddard’s global operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Data Protection sub-team, managing and developing talent.

• Shape and implement the Firm’s data protection compliance strategy.

• Advise on complex data protection matters, including international data transfers and regulatory changes.

• Oversee data breach responses and data subject rights requests.

• Deliver training and guidance to teams across the Firm. • Collaborate with stakeholders in IT, HR, Procurement, and more.

• Drive continuous improvement in risk management and compliance frameworks.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Qualified lawyer with significant data protection and compliance experience in a leading law firm or equivalent.

• Proven leadership and line management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Deep understanding of the regulatory environment for law firms.

• Resilient, solution-driven, and able to deliver clear advice across international boundaries.

• Commercial, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple projects under pressure.

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!