At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage data protection queries and support clients in sensitive situations.
- Company: Join a friendly, collaborative team focused on data protection law.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and a variety of benefits to support your career.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-evolving area of law while learning and growing.
- Qualifications: Experience in data protection, strong communication, and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are seeking to recruit a data protection and information law solicitor, or an experienced data protection practitioner (non‑qualified candidates welcome) to join our contentious data protection and information governance team.
The role focuses on practical, applied data protection work, with a particular emphasis on advising clients in challenging or sensitive situations.
We welcome applications from both legal and non‑legal professionals with relevant experience. This includes qualified solicitors with 1–8 years’ post‑qualification experience, as well as non‑qualified candidates such as in‑house data protection practitioners, legal executives, specialist advisors, or senior paralegals who have strong, hands‑on experience handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, or broader GDPR compliance work.
The successful candidate will bring solid, practical experience advising on matters relating to the GDPR and the Data Protection Act, be confident managing DSARs and responding to data breaches, and demonstrate a pragmatic and solutions‑focused approach. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. We are looking for someone who is collaborative in their working style, proactive in their approach, and motivated to continue learning and developing in a fast‑evolving area of law.
Responsibilities
- Manage day‑to‑day DSAR queries, including strategy, proportionality, exemptions, and risk (with paralegal support on document review)
- Assist with ICO investigations (information gathering, drafting responses, managing correspondence)
- Support matters before the First‑tier Tribunal and advise on third‑party data requests (e.g. police, regulators)
- Guide clients on handling personal data in internal processes (e.g. grievances, disciplinaries)
- Support pre‑action correspondence and litigation arising from data breaches
- Advise on responses to data subject rights requests
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.
Associate/Senior or Principal Associate - Contentious Data Protection & Information Governance in Birmingham employer: Mills & Reeve
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