Commercial Data Solicitor

Company: Think Legal Recruitment
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Commercial Data Solicitor (Senior Associate) | (Manchester) | 2-6 years’ PQE

The opportunity

Our client, a top 50 UK law firm with a full-service national offering, is looking to strengthen its data and privacy capability within its commercial team. This is a strategic hire in a department with ambitious growth plans, and the firm is open to the right person joining in Manchester.

The team and the work

You will join a well-regarded data practice, ranked in the Legal 500, within a commercial department of around 40 lawyers. The work is advisory and non-contentious, with a strong commercial focus. It includes:

  • Data protection and GDPR advice
  • Drafting and negotiating data processing agreements and other data-related commercial documentation
  • Data protection support on transactions
  • Advising clients on the impact of data breaches and guiding them through their response
  • You will work with clients across a broad range of sectors, including retail, hospitality and care, among others.

About you

  • Qualified solicitor with 2-6 years’ PQE, with solid experience in data protection and privacy
  • Experience advising on GDPR compliance and data-related commercial contracts
  • A pragmatic, commercially minded adviser who explains complex issues clearly
  • Keen to build client relationships and contribute to the growth of the team

Why this firm

  • Large-firm quality of work and clients, with an entrepreneurial, friendly and supportive culture
  • A commercial team with real growth ambitions and a genuine appetite to invest in strategic hires
  • A truly national team: the firm is geographically agnostic on growth, and colleagues pull together as one whatever their office

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Posted: November 1st, 2026