Data Management Policy Lawyer

Michael Page; Greater London; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Permanent role in public sector

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Data Management Policy Lawyer to oversee data governance and ensure legal compliance within the public sector. The role involves drafting and reviewing data policies, advising on data protection, and monitoring legal changes to support the legal department.

As a permanent position, you will train staff, collaborate with internal teams, and provide practical guidance on data governance, risk assessments, and policy development across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified legal professional with expertise in data management or governance.
• Strong knowledge of data protection laws and regulatory requirements.
• Experience drafting and reviewing legal policies or documents.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail with proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review data management policies to ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Provide legal advice on data protection and governance matters.
• Monitor and interpret changes in relevant legislation and advise on their impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data handling aligns with policy requirements.
• Support the legal department with documentation and policy development.
• Deliver training and guidance on data management and compliance issues.
• Act as a point of contact for legal queries related to data management policies.
• Assist with risk assessments and audits related to data governance.

Skills

Legal qualifications

Data protection knowledge

Policy drafting

Legislation interpretation

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

As a Data Management Policy Lawyer in the public sector, you'll oversee data management policies and ensure legal compliance within the organisation. Your work will play a crucial role in supporting the legal department and maintaining strong data governance practices.

Client Details

This role is within the public sector and focuses on legal and data management.

Description

• Draft and review data management policies to ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Provide legal advice on data protection and governance matters.
• Monitor and interpret changes in relevant legislation and advise on their impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure data handling aligns with policy requirements.
• Support the legal department with documentation and policy development.
• Deliver training and guidance on data management and compliance issues.
• Act as a point of contact for legal queries related to data management policies.
• Assist with risk assessments and audits related to data governance.

Profile

• Professional legal qualifications and expertise in data management or governance.
• Strong understanding of data protection laws and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing legal policies or documents.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation effectively.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £57,000 to £64,400, dependent on the level of experience.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunity to work in a permanent role within the public sector.

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