Data Privacy Paralegal & AI Governance Specialist

Catering; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman in Belfast is hiring a Paralegal – Data Privacy Analyst to join the Data Privacy Team. You will support the team's market-leading AI and data governance programme and help maintain compliance across the firm's workflows.

The role involves gathering and analyzing data, handling individual rights requests, maintaining privacy documentation, and collaborating with global teams. A law degree and strong IT skills are essential; experience with Relativity is a plus.

Qualifications

• A law degree is required.
• Strong IT skills including PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in a professional environment.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Data Privacy Team's work, including AI and data governance.
• Gathering, analysing and interpreting data to support advisory work and handling rights requests.
• Maintaining documentation under Data Protection Laws and coordinating with global teams.
• Managing privacy software for GDPR compliance and records.
• Triaging requests and contributing to global privacy policies.
• Co-ordinate logs, records and trackers; conduct research.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Law degree

Tools

Relativity

Job description

A&O Shearman in Belfast is hiring a Paralegal – Data Privacy Analyst to join the Data Privacy Team. You will support the team's market-leading AI and data governance programme and help maintain compliance across the firm's workflows.

The role involves gathering and analyzing data, handling individual rights requests, maintaining privacy documentation, and collaborating with global teams. A law degree and strong IT skills are essential; experience with Relativity is a plus.