Senior Associate - Professional Risks (Data / Information Governance)

TL;DR

Senior Associate - Professional Risks (Data / Information Governance): Providing expert legal advice on data protection, privacy, and information governance for a wide range of businesses with an accent on regulatory compliance and high-value risk mitigation. Focus on managing complex cases, developing client relationships, and contributing to the strategic growth of the professional risks practice.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Manchester, UK (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a Fortune 500 group specializing in delivering smart solutions to complex problems with a human, people-first ethos.

What you will do

• Provide expert advice on data protection, privacy, information governance, and compliance requirements.
• Manage complex and high-value cases, offering strategic guidance to clients in regulated environments.
• Act as a trusted adviser on risk mitigation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance programmes.
• Develop and strengthen internal referrer networks and corporate client engagement.
• Contribute to new business initiatives and identify growth opportunities within the practice.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support wider hirify.global Law services, including thought leadership and client training.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with strong PQE in data protection, information governance, or regulatory compliance.
• Highly knowledgeable in UK GDPR, PECR, and data management frameworks.
• Experienced in managing complex, sensitive, and high-risk matters.
• Strong communicator with exceptional drafting, research, and negotiation skills.
• Commercially astute with an ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Must be based in or able to work from Manchester, UK.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with options to buy/sell.
• Private medical, dental, life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Supportive, collaborative culture rooted in values rather than hierarchy.
• Access to high-quality learning, development, and leadership programmes.