Data Privacy Paralegal & AI Governance Analyst

Catering; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman in Belfast is seeking a Paralegal – Data Privacy Analyst to join the Data Privacy Team. You will support governance, data protection compliance, and advisory work across the global firm, including handling information requests and maintaining GDPR documentation.

The role requires a law degree, strong IT skills, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative, professional services environment.

Qualifications

• A law degree.
• Strong IT skills, including PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a professional environment and good communicator.
• Able to work independently and manage a busy workload with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of the Data Privacy Team, including AI and data governance work.
• Gather, analyse and interpret data, handling individual rights requests.
• Maintain and report documentation under data protection laws and demonstrate compliance.
• Triaged requests for support and escalate as needed.
• Contribute to the development and upkeep of privacy policies and templates.
• Coordinate logs and trackers to support decision-making and compliance.
• Undertake research to support the team and global business needs.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Collaborative

Adaptability

Education

Law degree

Tools

Relativity

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

A&O Shearman in Belfast is seeking a Paralegal – Data Privacy Analyst to join the Data Privacy Team. You will support governance, data protection compliance, and advisory work across the global firm, including handling information requests and maintaining GDPR documentation.

The role requires a law degree, strong IT skills, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative, professional services environment.