Junior Data Lawyer – Edinburgh

Practice Area: Legal Technology/AI, Commercial Contracts, Data Protection, IP/IT
Level: Full-time, NQ, Assistant
Section: Law Firm
Location: Scotland, Central Belt, Edinburgh
Ref: 6005

This leading international law firm is recruiting a Data & Digital Lawyer to join its nationally recognised Commercial team in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior solicitor to develop specialist expertise in data protection, technology and digital law, working closely with experienced colleagues on a broad range of advisory, regulatory and commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting clients on data protection, digital and technology matters, including GDPR compliance, information governance, cyber-related issues and regulatory investigations
  • Assisting with the drafting and negotiation of commercial, technology, SaaS, cloud and outsourcing agreements
  • Working alongside senior lawyers on incident response matters, compliance projects and complex cross-border engagements
  • Contributing to client relationship management, knowledge sharing and business development initiatives across the wider Commercial team

Applicants should be qualified solicitors with up to 2 years’ PQE, ideally gained within a commercial, technology, data protection or commercial contracts environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong drafting and communication skills, commercial awareness, excellent attention to detail, and a genuine interest in developing a career in the data and digital sector.

You will be joining a collaborative and highly regarded team with an excellent client base and exposure to high-quality work from the outset. The role offers outstanding training, early responsibility, and excellent opportunities for long-term career development within a market-leading practice.

If this role sounds of interest, please contact Teddie or Cameron for a confidential discussion. (Assignment 18616)

teddie@frasiawright.com https://uk.linkedin.com/in/teddie-wright-7b017ab7

cameron@frasiawright.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-adrain-22a81627/

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