Solicitor, 2-3 PQE – Data Law

Ampa - Legal & Professional Services

. You’ll advise on and manage a broad range of DSAR and document review matters, including: .

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeBirmingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You’ll advise on and manage a broad range of DSAR and document review matters, including:
Managing large-scale and complex DSARs, including repeat and coordinated requests
Conducting and overseeing document reviews across structured and unstructured data sources, including emails, messaging platforms, HR systems and shared drives
Advising on disclosure obligations, exemptions and redaction approaches
Applying UK GDPR and Data Protection Act principles in a practical and commercially focused way
Supporting clients with scope assessments, search methodologies and proportionality considerations
Working with eDiscovery and legal technology platforms to support efficient review processes
Drafting DSAR responses and supporting decision-making around partial or withheld disclosures
Advising on statutory deadlines, extensions and ICO-related matters
Supporting process improvement initiatives, templates, playbooks and training materials
Collaborating with colleagues across legal, operations and technology teams to deliver scalable

Requirements

What you’ll need

2–3 years’ PQE with experience in data protection and privacy law
Strong working knowledge of UK GDPR and ICO guidance
Experience managing DSARs, disclosure exercises or document review projects
Familiarity with eDiscovery or legal review platforms
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with an interest in process improvement and legal technology
Experience in disputes, investigations, employment or regulatory work would also be beneficial.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

data protection lawprivacy lawDSAR managementdocument reviewUK GDPRData Protection Actdisclosure obligationsredaction approacheseDiscoverylegal technology

Soft Skills

organisational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsstakeholder managementproactive mindsetsolutions-focusedprocess improvementability to manage competing prioritieswork to deadlines