Data & Protection Associate / Senior Associate - REMOTE

Data Protection & Cyber Associate | 3+ Years PQE | Top 200 Firm | Fully Remote

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Data Protection and Cyber lawyer to join a high-performing specialist team at a Top 200 firm, with a fully remote working model and a consistent pipeline of complex, high-value data and cyber matters.

The Firm

This Top 200 firm has built a strong reputation as a market leader in data risk, insurance-focused work and commercial litigation. Operating in close partnership with one of the world's largest insurers, the firm is known for its proactive and commercially intelligent approach, combining early intervention with robust dispute resolution expertise when matters escalate.

Founded in the 2010s, the firm has grown rapidly and now employs over 250 lawyers nationally. The culture is modern, informal and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on personality, teamwork and long-term development. Lawyers are given early responsibility and supported by clear leadership structures and advanced internal systems.

Significant investment has been made in innovation, including a fully integrated case management system and proprietary legal technology designed to streamline workflows and improve efficiency. The firm operates a fully remote working model, making it one of the more progressive and flexible platforms available in the current market.

The Role

You will join a well-established and high-performing specialist team of five to six lawyers handling complex and high-value data and cyber matters. The role involves both collaborative team-based work and responsibility for managing your own caseload, working closely with the Head of Department on technically challenging matters and strategic client advisory work.

Your work will include advising on data protection regulations, privacy compliance, freedom of information issues, data sharing arrangements and related cyber incidents. The workflow is consistent and reliable, underpinned by the firm's close relationship with a major insurer and a well-established client base that generates a steady stream of quality instructions.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in data protection, privacy or cyber related matters
• Commercially aware and confident handling complex regulatory and contentious data issues
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Able to manage your own caseload effectively in a remote working environment

What's on Offer

• A fully remote role within a Top 200 firm with a strong national profile
• Exposure to high-value and complex data and cyber work with a consistent and reliable workflow
• A modern, collaborative culture with a genuine commitment to long-term development
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package

To find out more, contact Joe Bryant at joe@jmc-legal.com or call 07441 937590