Compliance and Data Security Officer - Central London, England

Compliance and Data Security Officer - Central London, England, London

My client, a full-service thriving law firm and member of Ally Law, is currently recruiting for a Compliance and Data Security Officer to join their busy office based in Lincoln's Inn, Holborn. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC).

Working hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with additional hours as required.

Location: Office-based with some flexibility on 2-3 days per week.

The main focus of this role is to support the Head of Risk and Compliance in ensuring the firm’s regulatory and governance compliance, with an emphasis on data protection and security.

Responsibilities include supporting the wider Risk & Compliance team with client onboarding, conflict checking, and involvement in Risk projects.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in data compliance and comprehensive compliance knowledge.

Additional responsibilities:

• Serve as the main contact for data and information security issues.
• Maintain the data retention policy and information retention management process.
• Report breaches and assess the need to report to regulators, escalating issues to the Head of Department (HoD).
• Assist with client onboarding checks when necessary.
• Perform conflict checks accurately and escalate as needed.
• Support research projects and daily compliance tasks related to AML regulations.

This law firm provides a range of legal services to clients across the UK and internationally. This role is a maternity cover FTC, with working hours from 9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility to accommodate hybrid working.

Qualifications and skills required:

• Experience in a professional services or financial services environment.
• Knowledge of Data Protection Authority and GDPR regulations.
• Understanding of UK Money Laundering Regulations.
• Process-driven approach with escalation capabilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Solicitors’ Accounts Rules is beneficial but not essential.

The role is primarily office-based, but current arrangements allow for 1-2 days of hybrid work per week.