Solicitor - Data Protection / Education - Cheltenham - 0-4 Years PQE
Location: Cheltenham
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 (dependent on experience)
A nationally recognised, sector leading law firm is seeking a Data Protection Solicitor (0-4 PQE) to join its highly regarded Education & Charities Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a collaborative, supportive environment that works with more than 400 educational institutions across the UK.
The Role
You will manage a varied and high quality caseload of data protection matters for clients across the education and charity sectors, including:
- Advising on all aspects of UK data protection compliance.
- Supporting clients with personal data breaches, DSARs and wider data subject rights requests.
- Drafting and negotiating data protection provisions in commercial contracts, including DPAs, data sharing agreements and privacy clauses in corporate transactions.
- Assisting with data protection due diligence in M&A and corporate matters.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across practice areas to deliver joined up advice.
- Helping to grow and shape the team's specialist data protection offering.
- You will have autonomy over your own matters while benefiting from close support from experienced colleagues committed to your development.
Candidate Requirements
- Up to 4 years' PQE in commercial and/or data protection work (in house experience also welcome).
- A solid understanding of the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, PECR and ICO guidance.
- Strong drafting skills, commercial awareness and excellent attention to detail.
- Confidence managing matters independently and communicating clearly with clients.
- An interest in emerging technologies and their privacy implications (AI, machine learning, biometrics, edtech).
- A proactive, organised and collaborative approach.
- Experience with education or charity clients is advantageous but not essential.
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- Pension Scheme
- 28 days' annual leave plus public holidays
- Bonus scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme
- International secondments (0-5 PQE)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Life Assurance
- Gym membership contribution
- Flu vaccinations
- A supportive, inclusive and people focused culture with clear progression pathways
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you'd like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
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