Job title: Privacy Lawyer (IT, Data Protection, GDPR)
Job type: Permanent
Industry: Legal
Sub-Functional Expertise: 2 Year PQE 4 Years PQE 5 Year PQE Senior Associate / Solicitor
Salary type: Annual
Salary: GBP £100,000.00
Location: London, UK
Job published: 2025-04-15
Job ID: 36674
Contact name: Mara Watson
Phone number: +443339962882
Contact email: m.watson@h-fts.com

Job Description

Position: Privacy Lawyer (IT, Data Protection, GDPR)
2–5+ Years PQE
Location: London – Hybrid Working
Salary Banding: £80,000 – £100,000 + Benefits

A leading London law firm is growing its Commercial and Data practice and is looking to connect with Privacy Lawyers ready for a new challenge.

If you have experience advising on GDPR, data protection, IT and ePrivacy (including cookies), this is an opportunity to join a supportive, agile team doing high-quality work with ambitious clients.

 

What you'll do:

  • Advise on UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR, and international data frameworks

  • Draft and review privacy policies, DPIAs, data processing agreements and cookie notices

  • Support on data breaches, audits, and compliance projects

  • Act for clients across tech, finance, retail, and healthcare

  • Collaborate with wider Commercial, IP and Tech teams

 

What we're looking for:

  • 2–5+ years PQE in privacy, data protection, or IT law

  • In-house or private practice background – both welcome

  • Strong drafting skills and commercial mindset

  • Interest in staying on top of regulatory updates

  • A clear, confident communicator

 

Why join?

  • Work directly with partners and get real client exposure

  • Hybrid working model (3 days in-office)

  • A growing team with clear investment in data and tech law

  • Supportive environment with opportunities to develop specialisms

  • Competitive salary and full benefits

 

Whether you're actively looking or just open to a conversation – we’d like to hear from you. Reach out  to Mara for a confidential chat on 0333 996 2882 or email m.watson@h-fts.com