4 of 4 Permanent Data Protection Jobs in Midlothian

Associate/Senior Associate - Data Protection & Information Law Location: Flexible across major Scottish cities Hybrid working available Are you an experienced data protection lawyer ready to join a leading UK-based legal team? An opportunity has arisen within a top-tier commercial services practice for an Associate or Senior Associate (4+ years PQE) to play a … key role in a highly respected data privacy and information law team. This award-winning team advises a diverse portfolio of clients, including global corporates, public authorities, and technology providers. The work is intellectually stimulating and spans both transactional and advisory support - from major corporate deals to regulatory compliance, policy development, and data governance. Key Responsibilities: Advise on … data protection aspects of M&A, joint ventures, and outsourcing. Draft and negotiate data sharing and processing agreements. Lead on compliance with UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR, and related regulations. Advise on international data transfers, including SCCs and BCRs. Support clients in responding to data subject rights requests and regulatory inquiries. Develop and deliver tailored More ❯

Senior Data Protection Lawyer (5+ years') 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 … 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 … 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 More ❯

service Manage Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, SharePoint, Teams) Oversee device management using Microsoft Intune (Windows, Android, iOS) Secure email and endpoints (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Defender for Endpoint) Ensure robust data protection and regular backup testing Drive patching and vulnerability remediation Support ISO27001 or Cyber Essentials Plus certification Use basic PowerShell scripting to automate tasks Manage IT budgets, procurement More ❯

experienced lawyer to join its growing Commercial Team in Edinburgh. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercial lawyer looking to work across a broad range of commercial contracts, data protection and IP matters within a highly respected and collaborative environment. The Role: You will advise on a wide variety of commercial contracts, as well as data protection, IP, technology, outsourcing and procurement matters. The role also offers exposure to regulatory work across sectors such as food, life sciences and consumer products, alongside supporting transactional due diligence and supervising junior colleagues. You Will: Be a qualified solicitor (Scotland or England & Wales) with 4-8 years’ PQE in commercial law Have strong experience in commercial contracts … and data protection (IP/IT/outsourcing experience advantageous) Demonstrate excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with a commercial and pragmatic approach Show a genuine interest in legal technology and the integration of AI into legal workflows Enjoy mentoring junior team members and building trusted client relationships Why Apply? This is a rare chance to join a dynamic More ❯