Legal Director / Senior Associate - Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection

The role

DWF is seeking a Legal Director or Senior Associate with 5+ years PQE to join their Technology practice group in London or Manchester/Liverpool. This role focuses on Defamation, Privacy and Data Protection claims and involves advising clients on various stages of the claims cycle.

What you'll do

• Exhibit a high level of technical expertise and advise clients on defamation, privacy breach of confidence claims and data protection matters
• Handle claims involving misuse of private information, breach of confidence and harassment
• Advise on GDPR compliance, data subject rights, and regulatory obligations
• Advise on takedown requests, online content removal, and reputation management strategies
• Represent clients in proceedings and settlement negotiations
• Understand client requirements and manage cases in line with service level agreements and best practice
• Analyse risk and further develop sound judgement enabling the justification of decisions to clients internally and externally
• Prioritise work effectively and to maximise efficiency in working practices
• Understand individual role in the context of the practice group and pro-actively seek to contribute to increased efficiency in developing a case load appropriate to level of technical and legal knowledge
• Build working relationships internally and externally in order to develop business networks and create a solid understanding of the Firm’s direction and client needs
• Play a pro-active role in business development including writing articles, delivering presentations and facilitating seminars
• Develop increased levels of technical and commercial knowledge via training or supervised working practices

What we're looking for

Benefits