Commercial Data Executive - Leeds or Birmingham at Freeths

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Document review, Disclosure, Data subject access requests, Redaction, E-disclosure platforms, Relativity, Legal privilege identification, Confidentiality, Organisational skills, Written communication, Verbal communication, Attention to detail, Teamwork, Self-management

Industry

Law Practice

Description

About the role As a Data Executive you will support Freeths Commercial team based in Leeds or Birmingham, delivering high‑quality document review and disclosure support across a variety of commercial matters. This role will involve working across multiple matters and practice areas, supporting teams firmwide. We trust our people to work flexibly in a way that works best for them, their teams and our clients. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, mutual respect and high standards of delivery. Key Responsibilities Undertaking first‑level reviews of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), including accurate and proportionate redactions. Using e‑disclosure platforms (such as Relativity) to support document review and disclosure exercises. Providing regular updates to supervisors and management on matter progress, deadlines and workloads. Managing your own workload effectively, ensuring time, cost and quality considerations are properly considered and communicated. Working collaboratively as part of the data/commercial team, while demonstrating initiative and the ability to manage tasks independently. Ensuring confidential and sensitive information is handled appropriately and in line with firm and client requirements. Proactively offering assistance to colleagues wherever possible to support the wider team. Your skills and qualifications Previous paralegal experience particularly within document review or disclosure, is desirable but not essential. Candidates with a strong academic background and a genuine interest in document review and managed legal services are encouraged to apply. An ability to identify legal privilege and handle confidential information with discretion. Experience of e‑disclosure platforms (including Relativity) is advantageous; full training will be provided. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise professionally with colleagues across the firm. A strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high‑quality work. An effective team player with a proactive, flexible and can‑do approach. Good self‑management skills, taking responsibility for your own work and its timely delivery. Smart. Bold. Together. We Are Freeths. Become part of the team at Freeths. View some of our recent highlights on our website here. Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team. We’re 1000+ Freethinkers, striving to create a better place. We’re committed to living our values – smart, bold, together – and making a positive change at every touchpoint for our colleagues, clients and communities. We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1000 colleagues, and counting. 1. Think Ambition: We’ve built our law firm on solid foundations of integrity, entrepreneurialism and expertise. This has helped us grow into one of the largest full-service law firms in the UK, with 13 offices and over 1,000 colleagues, and counting. Matching individual ambition and our firm’s ambition matters. That’s why we develop our people by making sure every one of our team feels connected through a clear progression pathway and leadership support. It’s helped us to grow an award-winning reputation in the eyes of our clients and competitors that each and every one of the Freeths team works hard to uphold in everything we do. 2. Think Recognition: Sharing success matters to us. We love to showcase excellent work across the firm and celebrate our people through our employee awards. We recognise our teams work hard together to deliver the best solutions for our clients. That’s why great work is well rewarded - our rewards and benefits are among the best in the business. 3. Think Together: Our people are at the heart of what makes Freeths such a great place to be. We’re a firm where people care about each other and employee wellbeing is high on the agenda. Our firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect is shown by all. We understand that differences add strength, which means we maintain a diverse culture where everyone has the freedom to be themselves and thrive. We're committed to championing diversity and building an inclusive culture. We want to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background. We welcome applications from everybody, particularly those from marginalised backgrounds. We celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought and are dedicated to continually challenging our processes to maintain fairness, equity and transparency. If you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact !recruitmentfreeths@freeths.co.uk and we will be happy to discuss. We are committed to sourcing candidates directly where possible. For particular roles, we may work with preferred suppliers who will be invited by our resourcing team to support us. We may also agree to accept CVs from other suppliers on an ad hoc basis (to be agreed in writing). We will not be responsible for fees in relation to CVs or profiles submitted directly to our partners or other employees or for any applications not submitted via our portal. Agencies should contact our recruitment team before submitting unsolicited applications.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the commercial team by performing first-level reviews of Data Subject Access Requests and managing document disclosure exercises. You will also be responsible for maintaining progress updates, managing your own workload, and ensuring sensitive information is handled securely.