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Professional Support Lawyer - Data Protection

City of London Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking a Professional Support Lawyer specialising in Data Protection to join a thriving legal department within the professional services industry. This role focuses on providing critical legal insights and guidance to support compliance and best practices in data protection.
  • Join a Tier 1 team shaping global data protection strategy
  • Influence cutting-edge digital regulation in a high-impact, strategic role

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a leader in Data Protection & Information Law, and IT & Outsourcing. This firm is well-regarded for its emphasis on legal excellence and its commitment to supporting clients with tailored and practical solutions.

Job Description

The PSL will play a key role in supporting the team's legal knowledge and client engagement strategy. Responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring and analysing legal developments in UK and EU data protection law, as well as broader digital regulation (e.g. DMA, DSA, Data Act, AIA, NIS2)
  • Maintaining and updating precedents and know-how resources
  • Organising training sessions and maintaining internal knowledge banks
  • Supporting client-facing initiatives including seminars, publications, and bulletins
  • Collaborating with fee-earners, marketing, and BD teams on legal content and client updates
  • Exploring and supporting tech-driven solutions to improve team efficiency
  • Responding to internal queries and providing legal insight on current law and practice
  • Onboarding and training new trainees and associates on know-how tools and resources
  • Coordinating with PSLs across the firm globally to ensure alignment and best practice sharing

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Strong technical expertise in UK and EU data protection law
  • Experience or interest in adjacent areas of digital regulation (DMA, DSA, etc.)
  • Excellent legal drafting and communication skills
  • A client-focused mindset and ability to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance
  • Confidence using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Prior PSL experience is helpful but not essential; familiarity with knowledge functions in large firms is beneficial

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary in the range of £110,000 to £150,000.
  • Permanent position within a respected organisation in the professional services industry.
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact legal matters in data protection.
  • Supportive and collaborative company culture.
  • Professional development opportunities and access to legal resources.



If you are a dedicated Professional Support Lawyer with a passion for data protection, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in this challenging and rewarding position.

Contact
Tom Mastin-Lee
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6825293
Phone number
+442072692143

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Data protection
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Mastin-Lee
Consultant phone
+442072692143
Job reference
JN-092025-6825293