Fred. Olsen Limited
Legal Counsel & Data Protection Officer
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About Fred. Olsen Ltd
Established in 1963, Fred. Olsen Ltd focuses primarily on the Renewable Energy, Forest Management, Logistics, and Travel Sectors. Established and based in the UK, but operating globally, we operate with innovation, service, and dependability in mind, and supply a central service function in Finance, HR, IT, and Facilities services to the UK companies under our umbrella which include:
- Fred. Olsen Ltd
- Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Fred. Olsen Travel
- Fred. Olsen Logistics
- Fred. Olsen Renewables
- Fred. Olsen Seawind
- Forrest Estate
- The Natural Power Consultants
- KUDO
- ZX Lidars
- ZX Measurement Services
As a company, we have a family culture, our success is anchored in an authentic heritage. Delivering our vision is down to the passion of our people, and we are proud to create opportunities for everyone to thrive and grow.
Job Opportunity: Legal Counsel & Data Protection Officer
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We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Legal Counsel & Data Protection Officer to provide strategic legal, regulatory, data protection, and compliance support across the business.
This is a broad and influential role, combining legal expertise with strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to risk management. As the company’s designated Data Protection Officer (DPO), you will take ownership of the organisation’s data protection governance framework, ensuring we maintain high standards of compliance and best practice.
Working closely with senior leadership teams across the business, you will provide pragmatic, solutions-focused advice on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters. You will play a key role in identifying and managing risk, supporting business growth, and ensuring the organisation remains compliant with evolving UK and international legislation.
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The role also has a strong leadership and development focus, with responsibility for mentoring and supporting team members and helping to build capability across the function.
Benefits
Fred. Olsen Ltd offers a wide range of exciting employee benefits including but not limited to Axa Health Private Medical, Life Assurance, Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay, Discounted Travel, Cruise Concessions, plus retail discounts and cash back incentives through our Boost Benefits scheme.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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