Managing Consultant driving cyber resilience improvements for critical national infrastructure, with a focus on regulatory frameworks. Leading client engagements and enhancing operational safety and uptime.
About the role
- Associate advising clients on data protection and cyber security across various sectors. Working within DWF's global legal business in a hybrid role in Manchester or London.
Responsibilities
- Advise clients across diverse sectors on UK and EU data protection regulations, providing clear, pragmatic and operationally focused guidance.
- Develop and implement data protection policies, manage compliance initiatives, and support the creation of robust privacy frameworks.
- Draft, review, amend and negotiate data‑related contracts, agreements and commercial documentation.
- Support with complex Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) projects.
- Handle complex data protection matters, including strategic and programmatic data protection work as well as emerging legal issues relating to advanced technologies such as AI.
- Conduct risk assessments for innovative technologies, including profiling, biometrics and AI‑driven systems.
- Support organisations responding to cyberattacks and personal data breaches.
- Maintain strong, trusted relationships with key clients and contribute to business development through both new and existing engagements.
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor
- 3+ PQE, working in a leading data protection team.
- Up‑to‑date knowledge in UK/EU data protection law, including GDPR and related regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience advising on a broad range of data‑protection matters across multiple sectors.
- Excellent drafting, analysis and communication skills.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies, including AI, digital risk frameworks and associated regulatory challenges.
- Experience in cyber incident response and data‑breach management.
- Strong commercial awareness, sound judgement and leadership capability.
- Confident, personable and effective in managing stakeholders at all levels.
Benefits
- We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
- We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
- We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed.
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