Associate – Data Privacy

In this role you will serve as a privacy/data lawyer with broader exposure to technology and digital matters, focusing on data protection, AI, cybersecurity, and digital regulation. You will work on cross‑border data governance, data protection in technology transactions, and privacy considerations in M&A and due diligence, collaborating with specialists across antitrust, finance, and other practice areas. The position spans global deal execution and evolving regulatory landscapes, across Europe, the US, the Middle East, and APAC. You help shape clients’ data strategies and cyber risk management within a leading international law firm culture that emphasizes collaboration and growth. You’ll‑

• Advise on data protection and privacy matters across UK, EU, and international contexts
• Manage cross-border data transfers and governance
• Address privacy considerations in AI, emerging technology, and digital regulation
• Cover data protection aspects of technology transactions, outsourcing, and digital transformation
• Handle cybersecurity and data breach matters including incident response and regulatory issues
• Provide privacy input for corporate transactions such as M&A and due diligence
• Advise on commercial data collection, sharing, and exploitation arrangements
• Follow evolving digital, data, and AI regulation and its impact on clients

• Experience as a privacy/data lawyer with exposure to technology and digital issues
• Experience with cross-border data transfers and governance
• Knowledge of AI, cybersecurity, and digital regulation in a corporate context
• Exposure to data protection in technology transactions and M&A due diligence
• Understanding of regulatory considerations in data privacy and cyber incidents

• strong communication
• collaboration across teams
• problem solving
• data protection and privacy
• cross-border data transfers
• AI and emerging tech regulation