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Data Protection Solicitor, 2+ Years’ PQE, Oxfordshire, To c£95,000 DOE, 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract. Join an award-winning national law firm with a market-leading Data Protection and Information Governance team. Offering flexible hybrid working, an excellent benefits package and exposure to complex, high-profile matters, this is an outstanding opportunity to develop your expertise. Job ref: 4465
• Join a highly regarded specialist team advising clients on a broad range of contentious data protection and information governance matters.
• You will handle complex Subject Access Requests, Freedom of Information Requests, personal data breaches and other challenging issues arising under UK data protection legislation.
• The appointed Solicitor will provide commercially focused advice on a variety of information law matters, working closely with recognised specialists on high-profile and technically complex instructions.
• Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 2 years' PQE and experience in-house Data Protection professionals possessing strong practical expertise in this area.
• You will demonstrate a thorough understanding of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act, together with experience managing DSARs, FOIA requests and responding to personal data breaches.
• Experience advising on Cyber Attacks, contentious data protection matters and tribunal proceedings would be highly advantageous.
• Initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, this role provides the potential for extension or a permanent opportunity as the team continues to expand.
• The firm offers flexible hybrid working, an excellent salary and benefits package, high-quality work and the opportunity to work alongside recognised experts at the forefront of an evolving and increasingly important area of law.
• To apply, contact Kaye Thumpston on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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