At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on data protection and information law, impacting health and commercial sectors.
- Company: Join a top-ranking commercial law firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and a focus on staff wellbeing.
- Other info: Progressive environment with excellent support for career development.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of groundbreaking projects in health tech and data governance.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with experience in data protection and a collaborative mindset.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Haggerty Jaques is delighted to be instructed to recruit a Data Protection lawyer for this major commercial law firm.
The Team
This is a top-ranking team for advice on data protection and information law relating to commercial organisations as well as organisations within the health sector, both public (NHS) and private healthcare providers, including health tech and life sciences.
The Opportunity
Whilst your role will focus on data protection and information law, you will also advise on general commercial matters. You will be working at the very forefront of matters affecting the health and commercial sector. It is not unusual for lawyers within the team to be advising on groundbreaking projects that have impact across the healthcare sector as a whole.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive specialist Data Protection team but will also have fantastic exposure to teams across the whole business where they require your expertise.
The types of matters you could expect to be involved with include:
- clinical research agreements
- data governance work
- drafting commercial and licensing arrangements
- advising on the use of data by health tech innovators
- international data transfers
- the handling of subject access requests
- advising on statutory powers and duties and Freedom of Information Act requests
The team is split across the country, although it is hoped that the successful candidate could be based from a Northern office.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a qualified solicitor with some post-qualified experience of advising on data protection/technology generally (it doesn’t need to be within the health sector or for the public sector). Alongside some practical experience and genuine interest in the area, the team is also looking for a lawyer who can demonstrate that they enjoy working collaboratively and are motivated by doing a great job for a great client base.
What Else Should You Know?
The firm as a whole is extremely progressive and places great emphasis on staff wellbeing, as reflected in the great range of benefits on offer. It offers a genuinely open, friendly and respectful environment in which lawyers are given the support and encouragement to do their best.
Haggerty Jaques is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.
Data Protection Lawyer | Any Northern Office in Manchester employer: Haggerty Jaques
Haggerty Jaques is an exceptional employer for early-career lawyers seeking to develop their expertise in a supportive and dynamic in-house environment. With a focus on flexible hybrid working, competitive salaries, and a strong benefits package, employees can enjoy a healthy work-life balance while gaining exposure to a variety of legal matters alongside experienced colleagues. This role offers a unique opportunity to build a well-rounded career in law, making it an attractive choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the North East.
