Partner – Head of Data Protection team – Senior Data Protection Solicitor

Harper James is a growing, ambitious commercial law firm like no other. We are growing our commercial team and have exciting opportunity for an experienced data protection solicitor to lead and grow our data protection team. This is an opportunity to combine specialist legal advice with people leadership and service development. You’ll help shape how we support clients, develop our team and build practical, scalable services for growing businesses. About Harper James Harper James is a modern, ambitious commercial law firm built to support entrepreneurial businesses with accessible, high-quality legal services. We combine legal expertise with a commercial mindset and an operating model designed for growth. You’ll work with businesses of different sizes across a range of sectors, alongside colleagues in our commercial, technology, corporate and employment teams. The opportunity You’ll lead the development of our data protection practice, combining hands-on client work with responsibility for the team and its services. Key responsibilities Leading, supporting and developing colleagues, with clear expectations and constructive feedback Helping grow the team as client demand and the service develop Managing workloads and maintaining consistent, high-quality advice Building client relationships and identifying opportunities to grow the practice Leading on the development of DPO as a service, data protection health checks, shaping clear service scopes, pricing and delivery approache