Data Protection & Information Governance Solicitor – 12M FTC

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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Data Protection and Information Governance Solicitor – 12M FTC – Birmingham, 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Salary £65,000 – £85,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking a commercially minded lawyer to join its Contentious Data Protection & Information Governance team on a 12‑month FTC. You will advise on complex data protection disputes, privacy matters, cyber incidents, data breaches and individual rights requests, supporting clients across a range of sectors on business‑critical and high‑profile issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on data subject access requests (DSARs) and other individual rights requests.
  • Support clients in responding to data breaches, cyber incidents and security events.
  • Manage contentious data protection and privacy disputes, including associated litigation.
  • Assist with regulatory investigations, complaints and enforcement action.
  • Provide strategic advice on information governance, records management and privacy compliance issues.
  • Draft legal documents, correspondence and client advice with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Work closely with colleagues across disputes, regulatory, technology and cyber teams to deliver seamless client service.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives.

About you

  • Solicitor in England and Wales with experience in data protection, privacy, information governance, cyber security or related disputes work.
  • Experience handling DSARs, individual rights requests, data breaches or regulatory investigations is highly desirable.

If you are interested in this Data Protection & Information Governance Solicitor – 12M FTC, please apply to the advert or for more information please email sharna.duncan@robertwalters.com.

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Posted: June 7th, 2026