Senior Data Protection & AI Governance Lawyer - Consultant
| Company: | Talent Finder |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £90,000 to £110,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | AL4 0TN |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Senior Data Protection & AI Governance Lawyer – Consultant | Fully Remote | Full Time / 3–4 Days | £90,000–£110,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
Our client is a specialist legal consultancy focused on data protection, privacy and AI governance. The team brings years of in-house and advisory experience, providing specialist legal advice to technology companies, travel and tourism businesses, and organisations in the sporting industry.
The Role
This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced data protection and privacy professional who can work independently and deal confidently with clients.
The successful candidate will take on a range of client work, with the level of responsibility depending on their experience. The role may also involve supporting the development of a junior member of the team.
The position is open to either permanent employment or a consultancy arrangement. For a permanent position, the company is open to 3 or 4 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare DPIAs, LIAs and TIAs where required
• Draft and review Data Processing Agreements and other data protection contracts
• Prepare legal, compliance and governance documentation
• Advise on UK GDPR and international data protection requirements
• Support clients across a range of sectors and jurisdictions
• Manage client matters and deadlines
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Support the development of a junior team member when required
Requirements
Essential
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience, with 7+ years ideally
• Strong background in data protection and privacy law
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Able to work to a high standard without requiring work to be reviewed before going to the client
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good time management
• Reliable, professional, approachable and kind
• Genuine team-player mentality
• Right to work in the UK
Desirable
• Solicitor or barrister qualification preferred, although alternative relevant legal qualifications will be considered
• Experience in both in-house and private practice
• Experience advising international or multinational organisations
• Experience with US-based multinational clients
• AI governance experience
• Ambitious and keen to develop and progress with the business
What’s In It For You
• Fully remote working
• Flexible working
• Permanent employment or consultancy arrangement
• Opportunity to work 3 or 4 days a week if permanent
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility as the business develops
• Long-term progression within the business
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Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.
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