Hybrid Data Protection Legal Support Assistant

Pinsent Masons LLP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave policies

Private Medical Insurance

Health, lifestyle and wellbeing benef­

Job summary

Pinsent Masons LLP in Birmingham is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to provide dedicated legal, research and administrative support to a senior lawyer within our General Counsel's Office data protection team. The role offers exposure to data protection developments across regions and requires precise document handling and proactive meeting support.

We operate a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) with occasional travel to other Pinsent Masons offices.

Qualifications

• A degree in Law or a similar research based subject would be desirable.
• Experience in a legal role (e.g., paralegal) is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with good grammar and punctuation.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in presenting accurate work.
• Proactive and capable of working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly data protection news updates including MEA and APAC developments.
• Review documents and track changes for accuracy.
• Read aloud from emails, letters, contracts and legislation.
• Proofread documents and emails for accuracy and presentation.
• Create and format tables, spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations.
• Organise emails and locate documents across firm systems.

Skills

Legal research

Data protection

Communication skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Practical Law

ICO website

Job description

Pinsent Masons LLP in Birmingham is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to provide dedicated legal, research and administrative support to a senior lawyer within our General Counsel's Office data protection team. The role offers exposure to data protection developments across regions and requires precise document handling and proactive meeting support.

We operate a hybrid model (3 days in the office, 2 days from home) with occasional travel to other Pinsent Masons offices.