Central Government Information Law Lawyer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Greater London; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector is seeking an experienced Government Information Law Advisory Lawyer in London for a locum six-month contract. The role focuses on data protection, privacy, and information law, with opportunities to handle UK GDPR and FOI matters.

You will draft and review data sharing agreements, support governance and retention policies, and work with internal and external stakeholders to manage legal risk. Extension to the contract is likely.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with strong information law experience.
• Experience advising on UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
• Proficient drafting and written communications.
• Knowledge of FOI processes and disclosure issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on data protection, privacy, and information law.
• Advise on Freedom of Information Act requests and disclosure issues.
• Draft and review data sharing agreements and data processing contracts.
• Support information governance, records management and retention policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage legal risk.
• Stay updated on developments in information law, including AI.

Skills

UK GDPR

Data protection

Information law

Drafting

FOI requests

Data sharing agreements

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Government Information Law Advisory Lawyer

£32 PAYE + £4 Holiday Pay (£63,200 annual equivalent)

Locum, initial 6 month Contract with the likelihood of extension

London

A Central Government Legal Department are looking for an experienced Information Law Lawyer to join their advisory team. Our client is looking for passionate individual to join their dynamic and growing legal Department, and successfully assist and deliver a wide range of Information Law Matters.

As an Information Law Advisory Lawyer you will be working within a team which is dedicated to its clients and supportive of its team members.

Key responsibilities of the Information law Advisory Lawyer

• Provide legal advice on data protection, privacy, and information law, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Advise on Freedom of Information Act requests and related disclosure issues.
• Draft and review data sharing agreements, data processing contracts, and related documentation.
• Support colleagues on information governance, records management, and retention policies.
• Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage legal risk and ensure compliance.
• Keep up to date with developments in information law, including emerging issues such as AI.

Required skills and experience of the Information Law Advisory Lawyer

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in a Common Law Country
• Strong Information Law experience is essential
• Good drafting and written skills are essential
• 2 years Post Qualifying Experience
• Experience in a public sector setting is desirable but not essential

What is on offer for the Public Law Advisory Lawyer?

• £63,200 Annual Equivalent
• Flexible working arrangements
• Central London Location
• Access to Unique Government Work
• Likely extension of your 6-month contract

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government Team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers its clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 6-month contract as an Information Law Lawyer.

We support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.