Privacy Legal Counsel

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We are looking for a junior lawyer to join the Data Privacy legal team and support the day-to-day delivery of privacy legal advice across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone at an early stage in their legal career who is interested in developing into a specialist privacy lawyer.

The role will initially focus on supporting the team with legal administration, coordination, first-line privacy support, document review, and the management of operational privacy tasks. Over time, the successful candidate will be expected to grow into a broader advisory role, including taking ownership of and leading data subject rights requests, supporting privacy risk assessments, and handling a wider range of privacy legal matters with increasing independence.

This role would suit someone who is organised, practical, calm under pressure, and keen to build a long-term career in data privacy.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day legal and administrative support

• Manage the team inbox, track incoming queries, and ensure matters are logged, allocated, and followed through to completion.

• Maintain privacy trackers, action logs, templates, guidance notes, and internal records to support efficient team operations.

• Oversee document and contract administration, including filing, version control, signature processes, and legal workflow coordination.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather information required for privacy reviews and advice.

• Prepare internal updates, training materials, and practical guidance for the business on privacy matters.

Privacy legal support

• Conduct initial reviews of privacy-related requests and escalate issues appropriately.

• Review contracts and data protection provisions, including data processing terms, confidentiality clauses, and transfer-related provisions.

• Contribute to privacy impact assessments, legitimate interest assessments, records of processing, and other privacy governance documentation.

• Review internal and external privacy notices, policies, and retention-related documents for compliance and clarity.

• Coordinate incident response activities and gather information relating to privacy queries and potential personal data breaches.

• Conduct legal and regulatory research on data protection issues across relevant jurisdictions.

Stakeholder and operational support

• Collaborate with Legal, Information Security, HR, Procurement, Commercial teams, and other business stakeholders to deliver integrated privacy solutions.

• Translate privacy advice into practical implementation steps for the business.

• Support employee and client-related privacy matters, including information gathering and document preparation.

• Contribute to maintaining an organised and efficient approach to privacy governance and team processes.

Growth and development responsibilities

Over time, the role will develop to include:

• Taking ownership of data subject access requests and other data subject rights requests from intake through to response.

• Managing stakeholder engagement for DSARs, including document collection, review coordination, and response timelines.

• Leading lower-risk privacy matters with appropriate supervision.

• Providing direct legal support on privacy issues arising in commercial, HR, and operational contexts.

• Identifying process improvements and opportunities to strengthen the team's privacy operations.

• Qualified lawyer, trainee nearing qualification, or junior counsel with relevant legal experience.

• Strong interest in data protection and privacy law, with a commitment to developing specialist expertise in this area.

• Experience in an in-house legal team or law firm, preferably with exposure to privacy or data protection matters.

• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks carefully and consistently.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

• Able to work with a range of stakeholders in a clear, professional, and pragmatic way.

• Good judgment on when to escalate legal or risk issues.

• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to work.

• Willingness to learn, take ownership, and grow into a broader privacy advisory role.

• Familiarity with data protection regulations, including GDPR and UK GDPR, or a demonstrable commitment to acquiring this knowledge.

• Experience with privacy governance documentation, such as privacy impact assessments, records of processing, or privacy notices.

• Ability to work independently on routine matters whilst seeking guidance on complex or novel issues as appropriate.

• Proactive approach to identifying process improvements and contributing to the efficiency of legal team operations.

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.