Data & Information Governance Senior Associate – Manchester City Centre – Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
A Tier 2 Legal 500-ranked insurance litigation practice is seeking a Data & Information Governance Senior Associate Solicitor to join its Manchester office as part of its continued growth. The team advises a broad client base including SMEs, corporates, NHS Resolution, medical agencies and other organisations facing complex data breach and information governance issues. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with a strong litigation background to join a market-leading team undertaking a unique blend of contentious, regulatory and advisory work. The role offers exposure to high-profile and often sensitive matters, alongside excellent opportunities for long-term career progression within a collaborative and growing practice.
The Role:
- Manage a varied caseload of data breach, information governance and cyber-related matters on behalf of insured and uninsured organisations
- Defend claims arising from data protection breaches, confidentiality breaches and information governance issues
- Advise clients on regulatory investigations, complaints and enforcement matters
- Provide strategic and commercially focused advice following cyber incidents and data security events
- Support clients with risk management, compliance and wider information governance obligations
- Work closely with insurers, corporates, SMEs, NHS Resolution and healthcare-related organisations
- Handle matters through litigation, mediation and alternative dispute resolution processes where appropriate
- Collaborate with colleagues across insurance, regulatory and commercial litigation teams on complex and high-value matters
- Contribute to business development initiatives and wider team growth
The Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE
- Strong litigation background gained within a recognised disputes, insurance litigation, regulatory or commercial litigation practice
- Experience handling data protection, information governance or cyber-related matters would be advantageous, although candidates with strong contentious experience will also be considered
- Able to deliver commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice to a diverse client base
- Strong technical, analytical and case management skills
- Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities
- Comfortable advising clients on sensitive and often high-profile matters
- A collaborative team player with a genuine interest in developing a specialist practice area
The Benefits & How to Apply:
- A highly competitive salary with a bonus of up to 20% of salary – which is genuinely achievable
- 12% employer contributed pension scheme
- Vibrant Manchester City Centre offices
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
- Increasing holiday entitlement with qualifying criteria
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Business share plan scheme
- Hybrid working
- Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Rhys Spencer, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07506 994 088
Email: rhys.spencer@williamjamesrecruitment.com
More About William James Recruitment:
William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.
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