Data Protection Solicitor in Manchester

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., 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.