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Data Protection Officer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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