Hays
Enforcement Lawyer - Data Management/Policy
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The company
The organisation operates in the public interest and is responsible for overseeing professional standards, governance and regulatory compliance within a highly scrutinised sector. Its enforcement teams handle complex, high-profile investigations and regularly engage with government departments, regulators, law enforcement agencies and senior external stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity to work on matters that attract significant public interest whilst helping to shape policy and best practice in data management within a sophisticated regulatory environment.
The role
Joining a specialist enforcement division, you will provide legal advice on data management, information governance and related regulatory policy matters, supporting multi-disciplinary investigation teams working on complex enforcement cases.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Advising on data management, information governance and regulatory policy issues within ongoing investigations.
- Supporting the development and implementation of data management strategy, policies and procedures.
- Providing guidance on compliance with UK GDPR, data protection legislation, freedom of information requirements and related legal frameworks.
- Advising investigative teams on the handling, protection and governance of sensitive and confidential information.
- Drafting practical legal guidance, training materials and policy documents.
- Working closely with legal, policy, technology and operational stakeholders.
- Engaging with government departments, regulators and other external bodies on data management and policy matters.
- Supporting the instruction and management of external counsel on complex legal issues where required.
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The role offers exposure to significant regulatory investigations, strategic policy development and high-quality legal work within a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
What you'll need to succeed
You must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister entitled to practise in England & Wales 2-5 PQE (guidelines only), with experience advising on data protection, information governance and related regulatory frameworks.
You will also demonstrate:
- Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information legislation and wider data governance principles.
- Experience advising on the management of confidential, personal and sensitive information.
- Excellent legal analysis, judgement and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to assess and mitigate information governance and data management risks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
- The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
- Excellent legal research, project management and organisational skills.
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Applications are particularly welcomed from lawyers who have gained experience within a regulator, enforcement body, investigative function, government department, prosecuting authority or other public sector environment.
What you'll get in return
- Flexible full-time or part-time working arrangements.
- Hybrid working with a four-day-per-fortnight office attendance model.
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
- Generous employer pension contribution.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance and flexible working.
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