Data Risk Officer

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Data Risk Officer to join their Risk & Compliance team in the UK. The role involves supporting data protection compliance, assisting audits, and collaborating on emerging tech compliance. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years in data protection and a degree. This position offers a dynamic environment focused on data risk management.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years in data protection, risk, or compliance.
• Knowledge of DORA and HIPAA.
• Professional services experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support data protection compliance (GDPR, DORA, HIPAA).
• Assist with audits and privacy documentation.
• Collaborate on AI compliance.

Skills

Data protection compliance

GDPR

Strong stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

ISO 27001

Risk frameworks

Job description

Overview

I’m currently working with a prestigious international law firm that’s hiring a Data Risk Officer to join their Data Risk Team within Risk & Compliance. The role can be based in London, Edinburgh, Chelmsford, or Manchester.

The team specialises in risk to data, privacy and information as well as compliance with associated regulations and best practise globally. This includes keeping abreast of new and emerging risks associated with ever developing technology such as AI.

Responsibilities

• Support data protection compliance (GDPR, DORA, HIPAA) and risk reduction.
• Assist with audits, cyber incident response, and privacy documentation.
• Contribute to ISO 27001 audits and phishing exercises.
• Collaborate on AI and emerging tech compliance.
• Coordinate data requests and advise on information barriers.
• Ensure alignment with client and regulatory standards.

Required Experience

• Degree-level education.
• 2-5 years in data protection, risk, or compliance.
• Knowledge of GDPR, DORA, HIPAA, and risk frameworks (ISO 27001, ERM).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Professional services experience is a must (law firm experience is a plus.)

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