Browne Jacobson LLP

A UK-based law firm is seeking an Associate in the Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity team. The role involves advising clients on data protection regulations, drafting and negotiating related contracts, and managing compliance initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in data protection law, strong communication skills, and familiarity with emerging technologies. This is a permanent role based in the UK with flexible hours, requiring a proactive approach to cybersecurity and privacy frameworks.

Associate - Commercial - Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Vacancy type Experienced hires Scheme Lawyer Level Junior Business area Business Services Duration Permanent Hours Flexible Location All UK regional offices Reference number LD202061 Job title Associate Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Team Commercial - Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Vacancy owner Linzi Durham Browne Jacobson is proud to have been awarded National Law Firm of the Year in the Chambers & Partners Awards 2025 last year and also is fast growing with revenue growth of 16% over its last financial year, as published in its 2024/25 annual results - see here for further details. With offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we're a UK & Ireland based law firm with an international reach. Our key industry sectors include: technology, health/ life sciences; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics. Our firm has also been one of the leaders in adopting AI technology and we announced early on, last year, that we had invested in Legora , one of the two leading legal industry tools (along with Harvey) to drive innovation in legal service delivery. As part of this, we are investing heavily in training our lawyers and operations teams to leverage Legora (and comparable technologies) to innovate and develop new digital solutions and AI-related tools, products and services to optimise client service delivery and deliver service excellence. About the role We are recruiting for an Associate to join our Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will play a key role advising clients across diverse sectors on UK and EU data protection regulations, providing clear, pragmatic and operationally focused guidance. You will develop and support the implementation of data protection policies, conduct DPIAs and TRA/TIAs, manage compliance initiatives, and help create robust privacy frameworks. Your responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, amending and negotiating data-related contracts, agreements and commercial documentation. You will assist with both straightforward and complex Data Subject Access Requests, as well as automated decision-making request projects. The role involves handling complex data protection matters, including strategic and programmatic work and emerging legal issues relating to advanced technologies such as AI. You will conduct risk assessments for innovative technologies, including profiling, biometrics and AI-driven systems, and demonstrate an understanding of international data transfer rules and regulations. You will prepare and support the drafting of estimates, scopes and assumptions, and contribute to the supervision of Corporate Due Diligence where required. Supporting organisations in responding to cyberattacks and personal data breaches is also a crucial part of your remit. What we're looking for You should have experience working in a leading data protection team and up-to-date knowledge of UK and EU data protection law, including GDPR and related regulatory frameworks such as the EU Data Act, UK DPA, Data (Use and Access) Act, ePrivacy and associated cybersecurity. Proven experience advising on and supporting a broad range of data protection matters across multiple sectors is essential. You should possess knowledge of freedom of information law and EIR regulations, excellent drafting, analysis and communication skills, and familiarity with emerging technologies including AI, digital risk frameworks and associated regulatory challenges. If you are passionate about data, privacy, cybersecurity, emerging technologies and digital innovation (and how our work helps to shape society and reflect human values), and want to be part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Note to agencies We request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs unless specifically instructed to do so by the recruitment team. Please be aware that any speculative CVs sent by agencies without direct invitation from the recruitment team will not be recognised as represented by the agency and will be considered a gift.

Vacancy type Experienced hires Scheme Lawyer Level Senior Business area Business Services Duration Permanent Hours Full Time Location All UK regional offices Reference number LDDPC03 Full time Job title Principal Associate Team Commercial - Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity Vacancy owner Linzi Durham Browne Jacobson is proud to have been awarded National Law Firm of the Year in the Chambers & Partners Awards 2025 last year and also is fast growing with revenue growth of 16% over its last financial year, as published in its 2024/25 annual results - see here for further details. With offices in Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we're a UK & Ireland based law firm with an international reach. Our key industry sectors include: technology, health/ life sciences; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics. Our firm has also been one of the leaders in adopting AI technology and we announced early on, last year, that we had invested in Legora , one of the two leading legal industry tools (along with Harvey) to drive innovation in legal service delivery. As part of this, we are investing heavily in training our lawyers and operations teams to leverage Legora (and comparable technologies) to innovate and develop new digital solutions and AI-related tools, products and services to optimise client service delivery and deliver service excellence. About the role We are recruiting for a Principal Associate to join our Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will advise clients on complex data protection matters across multiple sectors, support junior team members, and contribute to the firm's reputation for excellence in legal and professional services.The role offers hybrid/flexible working in support of a good work-life balance. You will provide clear, pragmatic and operationally focused guidance on UK and EU data protection regulations. Your responsibilities include developing and implementing data protection policies, DPIAs, TRA/TIAs, managing compliance initiatives, and supporting robust privacy frameworks. You will draft, review, amend and negotiate data-related contracts and commercial documentation, as well as lead and oversee complex DSAR and automated decision-making request projects. The role involves handling strategic and programmatic data protection work, including emerging legal issues relating to advanced technologies such as AI. You will conduct risk assessments for innovative technologies, including profiling, biometrics and AI-driven systems, and demonstrate understanding of international data transfer rules and regulations. Managing local and international compliance programmes, briefing local counsel, preparing estimates, scopes and assumptions, and supporting supervision of Corporate DD are also key aspects of the position. You will support organisations responding to cyberattacks and personal data breaches, maintain strong relationships with key clients, and contribute to. as well as lead business development (as well as drive forward you own client relationships to develop as lead counsel for your own key clients). Supervising and mentoring senior and junior associates and trainees is expected, and you will work independently with maturity in people skills, guided by and mentored by a Legal Director or Partner. What we're looking for We require a qualified solicitor with significant experience in a leading data protection team and up-to-date knowledge of UK/EU data protection law, including UK/EU GDPR, EU Data Act, UK DPA, PECR, Data (Use and Access) Act, ePrivacy and associated cybersecurity frameworks. You should have proven experience advising on a broad range of data protection and privacy matters across multiple sectors, either deep or a working knowledge of freedom of information law and (if possible) EIR regulations, together with excellent drafting, analysis and communication skills, and familiarity with emerging technologies including AI and digital risk frameworks. We are also looking, wherever possible for experience in cybersecurity incident response and data breach management. Strong commercial awareness, sound judgement, leadership capability, and confidence in managing stakeholders at all levels are required. Desirable attributes include knowledge of Online Safety and Age Verification laws, DMA/DSA and associated digital regulatory frameworks, a track record in business development and client relationship management, evidence of thought leadership and sector-specific knowledge, and a passion for innovating and leveraging legal tech tools such as Legora to develop new AI-driven legal solutions. The ability to work in an integrated multi-disciplinary AI solutions team, collaborating with lawyers, project managers, operations teams, apprentices/paralegals and trainees, is also valued. If you are passionate about data, privacy, cybersecurity, emerging technologies and digital innovation (and how our work helps to shape society and reflect human values), and want to be part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Note to agencies We request that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs unless specifically instructed to do so by the recruitment team. Please be aware that any speculative CVs sent by agencies without direct invitation from the recruitment team will not be recognised as represented by the agency and will be considered a gift.

A prestigious law firm in the UK is seeking a Principal Associate to join their Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will provide expert advice on complex data protection issues and develop privacy frameworks across sectors. The position requires a qualified solicitor with significant data protection experience and offers flexible working arrangements. You will be pivotal in supporting clients through challenges related to AI and cybersecurity while driving business development and mentoring junior associates.

Client Relationship & Business Development Executive Vacancy type Experienced hires Scheme Specialist Level Mid Business area Client and Marketing Duration Permanent Hours Flexible Location All UK offices Reference number JP112 Job title CR & BD Executive Team Client & Marketing Vacancy owner Jonah Philpott We're looking for a talented Client Relationship and Business Development Executive to support our CR and BD Managers, working directly with lawyers and clients as a key part of our Client & Marketing team. The role As a Client Relationship and Business Development Executive, you'll work alongside and support the CR and BD Managers (BDMs) in a frontline role, working directly with lawyers to support their requests, whilst also operating as part of a close-knit Client & Marketing team. At Browne Jacobson, we've always worked across business and society, and with offices in Birmingham, Belfast, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, you'll be joining a UK & Ireland based law firm with an international reach, where social and environmental impact sit at the top of our business agenda. What you'll be doing Client relationship management: Managing client listening activity, including keeping key client information up to date, liaising with client partners to arrange Client Listening Interviews, tracking and following up on all feedback actions, and using our AI tools to analyse and report on key themes across the business. Business development support: Supporting BDMs on strategy, planning and reporting, including market and competitor analysis, pipeline management, and assisting with the development of pitches, capability statements and events to help raise the firm's profile in the market. Collaboration and reporting: Collating monthly and yearly Executive reports, contributing to TMG board meeting reports, and collaborating with the wider Client & Marketing team and other operations teams to deliver effectively, whilst also challenging and making recommendations to BDMs where appropriate. What we're looking for Business development experience: Previous BD experience, ideally in a professional services environment, with the ability to work under pressure, demonstrating effective time and project management skills and the ability to manage conflicting timescales and priorities. Strong communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a passion for detail, and a high standard of written output, with close attention to detail throughout. A proactive, collaborative mindset: A consistently positive 'can do' approach, with the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a wider team, acting as a credible and trusted advisor to the business, challenging constructively and making things easier for colleagues. Why Join Us? We offer a hybrid working model to help you balance your professional and personal commitments, and our comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension contributions, an employee assistance programme, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Enhanced parental leave is also available, reflecting our commitment to supporting you through every stage of your career and life. Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we're open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process. We're a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.