2 of 2 DemandTrendPermanent Data Protection Jobs in Midlothian

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 ❯

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 ❯