Simmons Adaptive – Interim Data Protection Lawyer

Overview

The organization is seeking a junior Data Protection lawyer to support a key TMT client for 3–6 months. This role is ideally full-time and fully remote.

As an Adaptive consultant, you will be supported by internal teams, including a sponsoring Partner and a client team. You will have access to the organization’s resources and know-how, with opportunities to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support a TMT client’s data protection needs throughout an external assignment
• Engage regularly with the client team and collaborate as part of a wider team
• Manage workstreams and deliverables within tight deadlines
• Use available resources and know-how to support ongoing legal work
• Participate in training and development opportunities during the assignment

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer
• Strong experience in data protection matters
• Some exposure to AI matters is helpful
• Ability to solve problems and work collaboratively
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize workloads
• Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating with the wider team

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to AI matters (helpful)

Compensation & Benefits

• Access to high-quality roles and work with market-leading clients
• Support from a sponsoring Partner during the external assignment
• Access to the organization’s resources and know-how while on assignment
• Invitations to in-person and virtual networking events exclusively for Adaptive consultants, plus firmwide webinars and events
• Backing of a leading international law firm

Location

• Fully remote

Equal Opportunities

• The organization is committed to promoting equality and diversity and equal opportunities in employment.
• Flexible working arrangements are supported where possible.

Background Screening

• All recruits will be required to complete a background screening process.
• Depending on the position, this may include a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) certificate.
• The organization does not discriminate unfairly against any subject of a DBS certificate based on conviction or other information revealed.
• The firm’s policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.