Data Privacy Paralegal | AI & Governance Support

Catering; Dunmurry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman in Belfast seeks a Paralegal – Data Privacy Analyst to support the Data Privacy Team in a highly regulated area. You will engage with AI governance, data protection compliance and governance initiatives while handling data requests and maintaining compliance records.

The role requires a law degree, strong IT literacy with PowerPoint/Excel, and experience in professional services. Strong communication, independence, and attention to detail are essential in this small team.

Qualifications

• A law degree.
• Excellent (and demonstrable) IT skills, including at a minimum proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrable experience of working within a professional environment.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, including with senior stakeholders.
• A proven ability to work independently and proactively and to manage and prioritise a busy workload.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work well in a small team.
• A genuine interest in data privacy, cyber and/or AI with a keen desire to develop a career in this area.
• Desirable but non-essential knowledge and experience of data protection compliance work.
• Experience of using eDiscovery tools, such as Relativity.
• Prior experience working within a law firm, in-house legal team or in another professional services environment.
• Experience of using or interest in the use of AI in a legal context.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the work of the Data Privacy Team, including in relation to the market-leading AI and data governance programme.
• Gathering, analysing and interpreting data to support advisory and operational work, including handling individual rights requests.
• Maintaining documentation under data protection laws and coordinating with global teams.
• Managing privacy software for GDPR compliance and record-keeping.
• Triaging requests and coordinating with the team as needed.
• Contributing to the development and upkeep of the firm’s data privacy policies and templates.
• Maintaining regulatory registrations and notification requirements.
• Assisting with communications, presentations and training materials for the Data Privacy Team.
• Supporting the global privacy compliance programme.
• Co-ordinating logs and trackers to demonstrate compliance and aid decision-making.
• Conducting research to support the team and global business.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Data privacy interest

AI interest

Education

Law degree

Tools

Relativity

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

A&O Shearman in Belfast seeks a Paralegal – Data Privacy Analyst to support the Data Privacy Team in a highly regulated area. You will engage with AI governance, data protection compliance and governance initiatives while handling data requests and maintaining compliance records.

The role requires a law degree, strong IT literacy with PowerPoint/Excel, and experience in professional services. Strong communication, independence, and attention to detail are essential in this small team.