Data Privacy Paralegal

Ryder Reid; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid is representing a top law firm seeking a Data Privacy Paralegal to join their team on a permanent basis. This role suits someone with a legal background and a keen interest in technology and data protection to build a specialist career in data privacy.

Key responsibilities include supporting data mapping, Records of Processing Activities, GDPR and UK GDPR compliance, privacy reviews for projects and vendor onboarding, drafting data transfer agreements, and assisting with DSARs and

Qualifications

• Strong interest in data protection, privacy law, GDPR, and UK GDPR.
• Data privacy qualifications or formal GDPR training would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support data mapping and maintenance of Records of Processing Activities.
• Assist with GDPR and UK GDPR compliance activities.
• Conduct privacy reviews for internal projects, procurement, and vendor onboarding.
• Prepare data transfer agreements and related documentation.
• Support Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and incident management processes.
• Maintain privacy governance records and audit-ready documentation.
• Assist with regulatory audits, enquiries, training programmes, and policy updates.

Skills

Data protection interest

Privacy law knowledge

GDPR/UK GDPR awareness

Strong communicator

Education

GDPR training

Job description

Data Privacy Paralegal

Our client, a top law firm is seeking a Data Privacy Paralegal to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a legal background and an interest in technology and data protection to develop a specialist career in data privacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support data mapping exercises and maintenance of Records of Processing Activities
• Assist with GDPR and UK GDPR compliance activities
• Conduct privacy reviews for internal projects, procurement, and vendor onboarding
• Prepare data transfer agreements and related documentation
• Support Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and incident management processes
• Maintain privacy governance records and audit-ready documentation
• Assist with regulatory audits, enquiries, training programmes, and policy updates

About You:

• Strong interest in data protection, privacy law, GDPR, and UK GDPR
• Data privacy qualifications or formal GDPR training would be advantageous
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with both legal and non-legal stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a growing and highly sought‑after area of law and compliance within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.