Data Protection Officer

A prominent UK law firm is looking for a Data Protection Officer to join its Risk & Compliance Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data protection professional to take a key role in developing, implementing and monitoring the firm's data protection framework.

The successful candidate will work closely with the firm's fee-earning Data Protection Group, providing specialist advice and supporting the development of policies, standards and processes across the firm.

Key Responsibilities for the Data Protection Officer:

• Develop, maintain and monitor the firm's data protection policies, standards and procedures.
• Work closely with the firm's fee-earning Data Protection Group to ensure a consistent and effective approach to data protection across the firm.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on data protection and privacy matters to lawyers and business teams.
• Review and assess data protection risks associated with vendors, contractors and other third parties.
• Advise on data processing arrangements, data sharing, international transfers and other privacy-related matters.
• Assist with the development and delivery of data protection training and awareness initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Risk & Compliance, IT, Information Security, Procurement and other key stakeholders on data protection initiatives.
• Keep up to date with developments in data protection legislation, regulatory guidance and industry best practice.

Key Requirements

• Experience working in a data protection, privacy or information governance role, ideally within a law firm environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK data protection legislation, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Experience developing, implementing and monitoring data protection policies, standards and procedures.
• Strong understanding of data protection risk and compliance requirements.
• A relevant data protection or privacy qualification would be advantageous.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading UK law firm and play a key role in strengthening and developing its data protection and privacy framework. The role would suit a data protection professional who enjoys working collaboratively with lawyers and wider business stakeholders within a sophisticated Risk & Compliance function.