Data Protection Executive (GDPR)

Katie Bard • birmingham (aston), birmingham (aston) • Posted June 11, 2026

About the Role

Our client is an established and progressive firm with a new and exciting opportunity for a Data Protection Executive (GDPR) to join their team.


In this role you will be advising clients, reviewing substantive documents, and carrying real responsibility from day one inside a specialist law firm practice with a dedicated Data Protection and information governance team and a department leader who is invested in your growth.


What you will be doing


  • Managing Data Subject Access Requests end to end, reviewing large volumes of documents, applying redactions to the required legal standard.
  • Reviewing DPIAs and identifying risks, gaps and issues with clear, reasoned commentary for clients.
  • Reviewing Data Processing Agreements, spotting missing provisions, flagging data protection risks and escalating concerns to senior colleagues.
  • Supporting the wider team on information governance, compliance and routine ad...