Senior Data Protection Lawyer (5+ years')

Job Description

A top-tier UK law firm is looking to appoint a Senior Data, Digital & Commercial Solicitor (5+ PQE) to join its high-performing, nationally recognised team in Edinburgh. This is a strategic hire aimed at meeting growing client demand across core sectors including retail, tech, sport, healthcare and financial services.

This opportunity is ideal for a commercially focused lawyer ready to step into a Managing Associate or Legal Director role.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a senior member of the team, you will:

• Lead complex, multi-jurisdictional advisory and contract work
• Advise on UK GDPR/EU GDPR, international data transfers, PECR, AI/data ethics, cyber regulation and incident response
• Prepare, negotiate and review a broad range of commercial and tech-related contracts
• Drive delivery for strategic client projects and compliance programmes
• Work cross-functionally with disputes, employment and legal tech teams
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and trainees
• Support business development, thought leadership and client engagement

The Team

You’ll join the Edinburgh-based Commercial team, working with an enviable client base across:

• Data protection, privacy and freedom of information
• IT and business process outsourcing
• SaaS, cloud and digital transformation projects
• Intellectual property protection and licensing
• General commercial contracts

As part of the wider UK Commercial and Data practice, you’ll work collaboratively across offices on national and cross-border matters.

What the Firm Offers

• A hybrid working model (typically 1 day in the office per week)
• Opportunities for secondments and progression, with clear pathways to promotion
• Access to leading clients and high-quality, innovative work
• Supportive team culture with investment in development
• A flexible and inclusive working environment

About You

Essential Experience:

• 5+ years' PQE in data, privacy, or commercial law
• Proven expertise in UK GDPR, EU GDPR and PECR
• Strong background in data-related contractual work
• Experience managing client relationships and delivering commercial, risk-based advice
• A collaborative, consultative style
• Experience supervising junior team members

Desirable Experience:

• AI and digital ethics, marketing compliance, or algorithmic governance
• Use of legal tech platforms or delivery tools
• Regulatory engagement or defence
• Cross-border advisory experience

Why Join?

You’ll be joining a firm that values individuality, ambition and innovation. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a collaborative, collegiate culture, this is a place where people thrive professionally and personally. 

For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up to date CV.