Data Privacy Paralegal

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal seeks a Data Privacy Paralegal to join on a permanent basis. The role focuses on data protection, GDPR/UK GDPR compliance, and privacy governance within a leading law firm.

You will support data mapping, DSARs, and vendor onboarding, contributing to privacy reviews and data transfer documentation in a collaborative, growing team.

Qualifications

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

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 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 privacy

GDPR knowledge

Legal background

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Education

Data privacy qualification or GDPR training

Job description

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.