Data protection lawyer Work, Jobs in Manchester (with Salaries)

Senior Associate - Data Protection and Cyber Security
DWF —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Supervising experience
- Mentoring
- AI
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial, Corporate Structuring, IP & Data (12 month FTC)
DWF —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Financial services
- Communication skills
Legal Counsel
THG —Manchester
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
4d
Solicitor - Data Protection
DAC Beachcroft —Manchester
- Hybrid work
Quick apply
Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel (IT & Commercial) - FTC
Pets at Home —Cheadle
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- IT
- Negotiation
10d
Senior Legal Counsel
THG —Manchester
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Associate - Professional Risks (Data / Information Governance)
Markel Law LLP —Manchester
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
Quick apply
Legal Counsel (corporate / commercial, 3-5 PQE), hybrid/remote
SeedLegals —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Commercial Solicitor
Softcat —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- School
- Flexible schedule
Head of Real Estate
Markel Law LLP —Manchester
- Full-time
- Business development
Quick apply
International Serious Injury Solicitor
Irwin Mitchell —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Organisational skills
12d
Solicitor
Horwich Farrelly Solicitors —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Employment Solicitor
Irwin Mitchell —Manchester
4d
Director, Senior Legal Counsel
Fanatics (International) Limited —Manchester
- Travel
Quick apply
Head of Legal
Handepay —Haydock
- Full-time
- Travel
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Commercial Law Partner
Myerson —Altrincham
- Hybrid work
12d

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Senior Associate - Data Protection and Cyber Security

DWF -
Manchester

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Supervising experience
Incident response
Mentoring
AI
Communication skills

Full job description

Why join us?:

We are recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our Data Protection and Cyber Security team at DWF, an award‑winning global legal business.

DWF’s legal and multi‑disciplinary professional services offering provides clients with comprehensive global support on critical issues in Data Protection and Cyber Security.

In this role, you will advise clients on a broad range of data‑protection matters across multiple sectors, including telecoms, fintech, financial services and retail. You will also provide support and act as the 'go to person' for more junior members in the team.

This role will be based in our Manchester office, with a hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility alongside regular in‑office collaboration.

Responsibilities:

Advise clients across diverse sectors on UK and EU data protection regulations, providing clear, pragmatic and operationally focused guidance.
Develop and implement data protection policies, manage compliance initiatives, and support the creation of robust privacy frameworks.
Draft, review, amend and negotiate data‑related contracts, agreements and commercial documentation.
Lead and oversee complex Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) projects.
Handle complex data protection matters, including strategic and programmatic data protection work as well as emerging legal issues relating to advanced technologies such as AI.
Conduct risk assessments for innovative technologies, including profiling, biometrics and AI‑driven systems.
Support organisations responding to cyberattacks and personal data breaches.
Maintain strong, trusted relationships with key clients and contribute to business development through both new and existing engagements.

What will help you succeed in this role? :

Essential

Qualified solicitor 5+ PQE, working in a leading data protection team.
Up‑to‑date knowledge in UK/EU data protection law, including GDPR and related regulatory frameworks.
Proven experience advising on a broad range of data‑protection matters across multiple sectors.
Excellent drafting, analysis and communication skills.
Familiarity with emerging technologies, including AI, digital risk frameworks and associated regulatory challenges.
Demonstrable experience supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
Experience in cyber incident response and data‑breach management.
Strong commercial awareness, sound judgement and leadership capability.
Confident, personable and effective in managing stakeholders at all levels.

What we offer?:

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us:

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

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data protection lawyer jobs in manchester

Senior Associate - Data Protection and Cyber Security

Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial, Corporate Structuring, IP & Data (12 month FTC)

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Solicitor - Data Protection

Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel (IT & Commercial) - FTC

Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Associate - Professional Risks (Data / Information Governance)

Legal Counsel (corporate / commercial, 3-5 PQE), hybrid/remote

Commercial Solicitor

Head of Real Estate

International Serious Injury Solicitor

Solicitor

Employment Solicitor

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