Department: Technology, Data and Outsourcing -
Corporate & Commercial
Location: London Or Guildford
Role: Data Protection Associate
The Team
Our data team's strength is its ability to support clients to
understand and implement data privacy and protection which is
fundamental to all types of organisations. Multi-national
organisations face a web of complex and conflicting laws and
regulations surrounding the collection, use, retention, and disclosure
of information. This web requires careful attention to data protection
principles and privacy at every stage of the business cycle and an
awareness of the similarities and differences between different data
related laws in different jurisdictions.
Our team brings together a wealth of experience across the public
sector and a range of private sectors and industries to keep clients
on the cutting edge of legal developments in data, artificial
intelligence, operational resilience and online safety. Our strong
working relationships with regulators and industry bodies enable us to
resolve issues and provide practical commercial advice.
We advise a wide range of businesses including retailers, insurers,
health care providers, information service providers, technology
start-ups, financial institutions, educational institutions and
governments across the world on the full range of data issues. Our
growing data team is part of our UK Technology, Data and Outsourcing
team which sits within our broader Corporate and Commercial Group. To
meet client demand our team is recruiting for an Associate to join the
team who demonstrates a strong interest in data, artificial
intelligence, online safety and other legal developments in the
digital space.
The Role
This role offers the successful candidate a fantastic opportunity to
join a growing and dynamic Technology, Data and Outsourcing team. You
will be working directly with clients, on a variety of matters across
our multifaceted client group.
Essential Skills & Experience
Keen interest and developing knowledge of data protection and
other digital legislation and technology opportunities and risks
impacting clients.
Previous experience working within a fee earning environment.
Ability to apply law and guidance to business requirements and challenges.
Strong drafting skills and academic background.
A minimum of 2 - 4 PQE with previous experience working
specifically within the data protection and digital space. Please
note that our PQE levels are a guide, and all suitable candidates
will be considered.
The Solicitors Act 1974 requires practicing solicitors to have a
practising certificate.
Must be a qualified solicitor. Successful completion of a Training
Contract (or equivalent) and relevant education (Legal Practice
Course; Graduate Diploma in Law (if non-Law graduate).
All solicitors and registered European lawyers in legal practice
or employment in England & Wales must comply with the
requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority's continuing
professional development scheme (CPD Scheme).
The ideal candidate will display excellent legal ability and
initiative, strong technical skills as well as confidence in
managing and prioritising a full and varied workload. They will be a
strong communicator with good attention to detail.
The ideal candidate will be proactive and have a good teamwork
ethic, with a willingness to assume responsibility.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the
sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely:
insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It
is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious
and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal
advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is
committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing
towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity
of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its
communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable
partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The
firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000
people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite
us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and
our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients
We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver
unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference
We help each other to be at our best and believe our
differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We
seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising
that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Role Competency Requirements
Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and
professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to
be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to
fulfil their career aspirations.
The competencies are used to inform all aspects of career
development. They vary across levels and different business areas and
fall under the following areas:
Technical Excellence
Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to
apply it
Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially
Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal processes
are followed efficiently and effectively
People and Team
Guiding individual performance and development: develops the skills
of self and others
Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively
with others
Leadership: creating high performing teams
Client Relationships and Business Development
Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and using
relationships to create and develop business opportunities
Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers
Cross-selling and business development
Finance and Practice Management
Finance management and understanding of the business
Project management: ensuring projects are delivered
Knowledge sharing
Personal Effectiveness
Communication
Clarity of thinking
Personal contribution
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This is the job description as constituted at
present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend
it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.
