Data Protection Specialist

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AJ FOX COMPLIANCE is seeking a Data Protection Specialist to ensure compliance within a leading commercial law firm. This role involves overseeing data tracking, managing subject access requests, and providing expertise in data protection legislation. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in the legal sector and a strong understanding of risk management, demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data protection within professional services.
• Comprehensive understanding of GDPR and data governance.
• Ability to take ownership of compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing data tracking in line with GDPR.
• Leading risk assessments related to information security.
• Providing expert legal advice on data protection.

Skills

Data Protection

Risk Management

Compliance

GDPR

Attention to Detail

Education

Legal certifications

Job description

This range is provided by AJ FOX COMPLIANCE. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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We’re looking for a Data Protection Specialist to join our client, a Leading Commercial Law Firm. This position is ideal for someone with extensive experience in the legal or professional services sectors, particularly those who have worked with AML, data protection, or complaints and claims.

Candidates with a deep understanding of data protection legislation, industry certifications, and a solid grasp of risk and compliance within a legal setting are highly desirable. The role demands someone who can work independently and take full ownership of data protection compliance within the firm.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing data tracking, ensuring information is stored, processed, and managed in line with GDPR.
• Leading impact assessments and reviewing how data is used across the business.
• Managing subject access requests.
• Providing expert legal advice to senior management on data protection, risk management, and conflicts of interest.
• Facilitating ongoing compliance with data protection legislation and applicable legal/regulatory requirements.
• Leading risk assessments related to information security and data protection.
• Supporting and mentoring the wider compliance team in managing data protection and regulatory obligations.

We’re looking for someone with significant experience in data protection within professional services, a comprehensive understanding of GDPR and data governance, and the ability to take ownership of compliance processes.

You should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving, this could be the role for you.

If interested, please submit your application for our consideration. Thank you.

Not quite right for you? Check out the rest of our risk and compliance roles or give one of our friendly team a call on 0207 117 2542.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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