Lawyer - Planning & Governance (CA 04881)

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lawyer specializing in Information Governance to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality legal advice on data protection and freedom of information, ensuring compliance with legislation while contributing to public service delivery. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with a proactive approach and excellent communication skills, ready to tackle diverse legal challenges. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment that values professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to training and professional development

Local government pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Local discounts on shopping and dining

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong knowledge of information governance legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on information governance issues.
• Handle complex data protection requests and ensure compliance.

Skills

Information Governance

Data Protection

Freedom of Information

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Lawyer

Job description

Lawyer - Planning & Governance (CA 04881)

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Are you an experienced Information Governance professional looking for an exciting new opportunity within a dynamic legal team? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Lawyer - Information Governance to join our Legal and Democratic Services team, reporting to the Principal Lawyer - Information Governance. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to a wide range of legal work and make a real impact on the delivery of public services within our local authority.

Responsibilities

As the Lawyer - Information Governance, you will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and support on information governance matters, including data protection, freedom of information, and copyright. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert legal advice to Council services on information governance issues
• Handling complex data protection requests and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation
• Advising on freedom of information requests and managing appeals to the Information Commissioner
• Conducting legal research and preparing reports, briefings, and correspondence
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure effective information governance practices
  
  

In addition to information governance, you will also be involved in providing legal support in other areas such as contracts drafting and advice and possibly some involvement in employment matters, and participation in the Council's decision-making processes.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified solicitor or lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience
• Strong knowledge and expertise in information governance legislation and best practices
• Experience providing legal advice on data protection and freedom of information
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships
• Proactive and solution-focused approach to legal issues
• Ability to work independently and manage a diverse caseload
  
  

If you are a motivated and skilled legal professional with a passion for information governance, we would love to hear from you.

West Berkshire Council Offers An Excellent Employment Package, Including

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and professional development opportunities
• Local government pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies to support your personal and professional commitments
• A range of local discounts, offering great savings on shopping, dining, and leisure activities
  
  

In addition to the above, you will also benefit from:

• A salary of up to £50,512 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours
• A 37-hour working week
• Annual leave entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 33 days after 5 years
  
  

This role is fixed term until 15/12/2025 – Maternity cover

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dawn Bond on 01635 519289 or email [e-mail]

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West Berkshire Council is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership,

pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We look forward to receiving your application.

Seniority level

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  Government Administration

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