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Location

Exeter, Devon | United Kingdom

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Job description

At Stephens Scown, every day is what we make it. So we make it matter. Doing notable work for notable clients. Building our skills with talented people. Making our mark on our communities. Being a force for good.

We don’t just say it, we live it. Our commitment to our people, clients and communities runs through our DNA. We are employee-owned, we are a Certified B Corporation TM , and we ranked in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the UK list for seven consecutive years.

The Role

• You will be working as a lawyer within our award-winning Intellectual Property, Data Protection and Technology team, responsible for a global portfolio of clients.
• You will be advising clients on the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, Privacy of Electronic Communications Regulations, Freedom of Information Act 2000 and Environmental Information Regulations 2004.
• You will be involved in operational compliance such as policy drafting, data transfer management, direct marketing and subject access rights management, and incident and crisis management.
• You will be reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts including development, outsourcing, procurement contracts and frameworks.
• Do talk to us about flexible working, including part time and job share opportunities.

About You

• You are a Solicitor/FCILEX with minimum 2 years PQE experience in a data protection or technology focussed role.
• You will be keen to develop your career as a data protection and technology lawyer; you will be actively encouraged by the team to pursue development opportunities of interest to you.
• Experience in dealing with UK GDPR and data protection matters; data transfer management, direct marketing and subject access rights management; and incident and crisis management would be an advantage.
• You have excellent drafting and communication skills, with attention to detail, and have a natural ability to manage complex/highly sensitive matters in a calm, pragmatic manner.
• You are confident in running your own caseload, as well as supervising and assisting your fellow team members.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and a focus on exceptional client care.

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and an impressive array of benefits and rewards. Not least of these is through the Firm’s employee-ownership status, where every employee is listened to, helps to realise our vision and receives an equal share in our annual profit-share.
• Our hybrid working model and approach to flexible working enables our people to share their working time between home and the office to support a healthy work / life balance.
• View a full list of our benefits – including 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and your birthday), private medical insurance, group life assurance, access to a comprehensive range of wellbeing support, and three additional days’ paid leave to support good causes.

Why Stephens Scown?

Working here is something else entirely. It’s a place where we can step up to tough challenges with people so good they inspire us to be better. We proudly work in a beautiful part of the country, go beyond expectations and achieve things that matter.

Owning It Matters…

We’re the UK’s first major employee-owned law firm. But more than this, we’re people-centred, people-powered. We do what it takes to help each other overcome every challenge. Whatever’s happening in the world, empowering our people is what matters.

Our communities and colleagues give us a lot to be thankful for. So we try to make them feel as valued as our clients. Whether we’re digging deep and giving our time and money, picking up rubbish from our streets and beaches, at Stephens Scown, if it’s right, it matters.

We might have the expertise of a top city firm, but outside our offices there’s not a skyscraper in sight. Whether we’re getting to know our clients on our local beach or having fun in the park with colleagues, we’re all about living a life enriched by work. Making the fun matter.

Apply for this position

If this sounds like you and you would like to be considered for this opportunity,please send your application by email (quoting your current or last salary) enclosing an upto date CV [email protected] or by post to: HR Department, Stephens Scown LLP, Curzon House, Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1RS

At Stephens Scown, we believe that a diverse workforce delivers better results for ourclients and creates a happier workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated. Thereforewe welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, abilities and beliefs.

All offers of employment at Stephens Scown are subject to Basic level of Disclosure and BarringService check. Any information gathered in relation to the DBS process is held in in accordancewith all relevant data protection regulations. Having a criminal record will not necessarilybar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstancesand background of your offences. At interview, or in a separate discussion, we ensure that an openand measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might berelevant to the position. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the positionsought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We make every subject of a DBSDisclosure aware of the existence of the DBS Code of Practice. This is available on

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