Data Protection Solicitor

This firm are award-winning and have a reputation that has put them on a national stage. This firm give Paralegals the very best training, you will find that there are excellent prospects here which include a training contract and being trained by very well-respected Partners, you will receive hands-on experience dealing with exciting and interesting work. 98% of the firm's clients state they would recommend them, this demonstrates their client focused approach.

The Firm

This firm has offices nationally and is ranked highly in the Top 200; they are also top tier across several different practice areas.

The practice believes that the most important asset are their people, this is reflected in their culture and the way in which staff are treated. You will find a professional, entrepreneurial, and dynamic workforce, the working environment is one that encourages participation, provides opportunities and fosters achievement.

The firm takes a commercial approach to the advice that they provide, adding real value to clients matters.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial / Data Protection Solicitor to join their flourishing Bristol, Somerset office.

You will join a great team who deal with fantastic quality work which will include;

• Advising on data protection compliance generally
• Advising on subject access requests
• Advising on data protection issues in contracts and in corporate transactions
• Advising on issues around information security particularly in the context of new technologies and ways of working (cloud computing and BYOD etc)
• Advising on data protection breach management including drafting submissions to the ICO
• Advising on and drafting data protection policies and procedures
• Advising on the Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations in the context of electronic marketing
• Ideally also dealing with Freedom of Information Act issues

Experience in education and technology sectors would be beneficial but not essential.
Requirements

• You will be a qualified Solicitor with up to 7 years experience in Data protection.
• You should have a strong interest in this area of law.
• First-class communication skills are essential
• You will have a meticulous eye for detail
• Salary is very much dependent on your level of experience and negotiable - they will pay well for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial / Data protection Solicitor to join this stand-out firm's office in Bristol, Somerset.

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