Associate (NQ) - Data (no agencies)

The Innovation Department brings together expertise from across the Firm, allowing a new level of collaboration and a focus on meeting the needs of clients in diverse and dynamic sectors. Our legal knowledge is underpinned by the latest technology to create better insights, better levels of customer service and increased efficiency for our clients.

The practices within the Innovation Department include those that are well established, recognised as being at the top of their game by the legal industry, and those that we have created in recent years as clients have come to us with new problems to solve and value models to create. Our innovation lawyers offer a relentless curiosity for their client's business and sector, and a passion for finding new ways to help them meet their goals.

The Data team guide clients through privacy and data protection issues at every stage, whether they need an end‑to‑end GDPR compliance project, strategic guidance on launching a new AI tool, or are looking to start or defend a data protection claim. The team also offer outsourced DPO as a service, cybersecurity incident response, UK & EU Representative services as well as support with the business or personal impact of data protection breaches. The team advise clients on how best to achieve their strategic objectives while complying with an evolving regulatory regime.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join a busy and growing team.
• This role will primarily involve supporting our Managing Associates in the delivery of compliance projects for our DPO clients, and assisting our Data Protection Specialists with DSARs.
• The role will also include a wealth of direct client contact and business development opportunities, within a supportive environment designed to help newly qualified lawyers flourish.

Skills/Experience:

• At least a 6‑month seat undertaken in a relevant practice.
• Trained at a leading firm, rated by the legal directories.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Excellent writing skills, with strong drafting abilities.
• Ability to effectively manage own workload, undertaking a truly client facing role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both internally and with clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Personable and confident, able to build relationships with colleagues, clients and external organisations.
• Resilient and calm under pressure.
• Adaptable and flexible approach.
• Pro‑active and takes initiative.

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested.

About Mishcon De Reya LLP: Mishcon de Reya is an independent law firm, which now employs over 1400 people with more than 650 lawyers offering a wide range of legal services to companies and individuals. The firm has grown rapidly in recent years, showing more than 40% revenue growth in the past five years alone. With presence in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore, Hong Kong and UAE, the firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. The work the firm undertakes is cross‑border, multi‑jurisdictional and complex, centred around three increasingly entwined and connected sectors: the Innovation Economy, Private Wealth and Capital, and Real Estate. The firm is known as a disputes powerhouse with a formidable capacity firmwide for dispute resolution. We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.