Solicitor - Data Protection

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded 1-3 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, and offers the opportunity to grow technically within one of the UK’s most respected practices and ample opportunities to engage in business development activities. This role sits within our 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 data protection, IT outsourcing, software licensing, technology implementation, procurement and regulatory risk efficiently.