Data Protection Solicitor

Company: Executive Network Legal Limited
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Data Protection Solicitor | 2+ PQE | Birmingham | Up to c£95,000 DOE | Hybrid Working

The Role

You’ll play a key role within a collaborative and highly regarded team, working on a wide range of contentious data protection and information law matters, including:

  • Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
  • Freedom of Information (FOI) requests
  • Personal data breaches and incident response
  • Wider data protection and information governance issues

This is a hands‑on position offering exposure to challenging work, with the chance to develop your expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

About You

  • Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE, or a skilled in‑house data protection professional
  • Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act
  • Proven experience handling DSARs, FOIA requests, and data breach responses
  • A commercial, pragmatic approach to problem solving

Desirable

  • Experience in cyber incidents and contentious data protection matters
  • Exposure to tribunal proceedings or litigation

The Opportunity

  • Join a market‑leading, specialist team with an excellent reputation
  • Work on engaging, high‑quality matters with a strong pipeline of work
  • Benefit from a collaborative and supportive culture
  • Enjoy flexible hybrid working and a competitive benefits package

This role is initially offered on a fixed‑term contract, with strong potential for extension or a permanent position.

EEO Statement

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

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Posted: June 14th, 2026