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US LAW FIRM DATAPRIVACY & CYBERSECURITY ASSOCIATE                                   

UK QUALIFIED SOLICITOR WITH RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

£220K- £300K + Benefits                                                                                                               

HYBRID(LONDON)

Ref: 4035D

Our client, a leading US practise now expanding in the UK, seeks a high calibre Associate for their European Privacy and Cybersecurity team handling intricate data protection, cybersecurity and digital regulatory matters for leading global companies. Responsibilities will include; 

  • Provide comprehensive legal advice and strategic guidance to clients on navigating the complex landscape of data protection, cybersecurity, and digital regulatory compliance, tailoring solutions to meet the specific needs of clients across various industries, including financial services, high tech, life sciences, Internet of Things (IoT), social networks, connected mobility, and biotechnologies.
  • Stay abreast of evolving UK and EU privacy and data protection laws, as well as emerging digital regulatory frameworks such as the Digital Services Act (DSA), Digital Markets Act (DMA), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, and Online Safety Act (OSA) in order to assist clients in understanding & adhering to regulatory requirements, conducting compliance assessments and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
  • Represent clients in high-stakes investigations initiated by data protection regulators in the UK, European Union, United States, and other jurisdictions worldwide.
  • Handle litigation matters before national courts and the European Court of Justice, advocating on behalf of clients in disputes related to data protection, cybersecurity incidents, and privacy breaches.
  • Advise businesses on GDPR and UK GDPR compliance projects, including drafting & implementing privacy policies, data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and data processing agreements.
  • Develop robust governance frameworks to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices in data protection and cybersecurity.
  • Assist clients in responding to data breaches and cybersecurity incidents with speed and efficiency. Provide guidance on incident detection, containment, and remediation, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to mitigate risks and minimize the impact on affected individuals and organizations.
  • Support clients in navigating privacy and cybersecurity considerations in corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, including to conduct due diligence assessments, negotiate contractual provisions related to data protection & cybersecurity and facilitate smooth transitions while safeguarding the interests of all parties involved.

Compliance Recruitment Solutions Limited (CRS) are acting as an employment agency in relation to this role.

The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Through application, all candidates signify their acceptance of the above information and confirm that the information they provide is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge.