Legal Assistant (Data Privacy) Legal London

Checkout Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Checkout Ltd is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant focused on data privacy and compliance. Located in London, this full-time role requires assisting with legal matters, implementing policies, and liaising with stakeholders to ensure adherence to global data protection laws. Ideal candidates will have significant paralegal experience and a keen understanding of privacy regulations.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of paralegal experience, focusing on data protection and privacy.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and other global privacy regulations.
• Experience in a high-growth fintech or dynamic environment appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with implementation and maintenance of data protection policies.
• Responding to data subject access requests and legal inquiries.
• Conducting legal research and maintaining records of processing activities.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Company Description

We are Checkout.com –where the world checks out. For thousands of companies shaping the digital economy, our global multi-product payments network delivers high-performance money movement, processing billions of transactions annually.

We help enterprise businesses boost acceptance rates, combat fraud, and turn payments into a major competitive advantage. Headquartered in London and with offices across the globe, Checkout.com is trusted by world-renowned brands such as eBay, DocuSign, Vinted, Uber Eats, Klarna, Wise, Sainsbury’s, The Financial Times, Grab, and Sony.

This is a career-defining opportunity at a generation-defining company. There is no finish line at Checkout.com; we set ambitious goals, build with intent, and move at speed – always guided by our values as we strive to create a brighter future for payments across the online ecosystem.

Our teams solve complex challenges that demand focus, ambition, and accountability. For those who thrive in pursuit of peak performance; those ready to grow, deliver, and be recognized for it – there’s no better place to be.

Job Description

Checkout.com is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our Legal
team to support business growth and expansion. You'll be a part of our
Privacy Legal team and will play a key role in ensuring compliance with
data protection laws and policies across multiple jurisdictions. You will be
working closely with senior management and collaborating with stakeholders across the business on privacy matters.

This is a permanent, full-time role based in our London office.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of data

• protection policies and procedures across the group, ensuring alignment with GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant global privacy r egulations.

• Responding to data subject access requests (DSARs) and other privacy-related inquiries.

• Conducting legal research on data protection laws and best practices, providing summaries and recommendations to the team.

• Assisting with data mapping exercises and maintaining records of processing activities.

• Drafting and reviewing a variety of legal documents related to data protection, including privacy notices, data processing agreements, and internal guidelines.

• Supporting privacy impact assessments (PIAs) and legitimate interest assessments (LIAs) for new products, features, and business initiatives.

• Helping to improve, streamline, and automate existing workflows and processes.

• Assisting with privacy training and awareness programs for employees

What we're looking for

• Paralegal certificate and/or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited

• college or university.

• 4-5+ years of relevant paralegal experience with a law firm and/or

• in-house at a public or private company, with a focus on data

• protection, privacy, or regulatory compliance.

• Experience working internationally (prior experience in a high- growth fintech or another fast-paced, dynamic environment would be a plus).

• Strong understanding of global data protection laws and regulations, including GDPR / UK GDPR.

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle a high workload.

• Ability to work autonomously and independently with minimal supervision.

• High level of written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Be open-minded and willing to accept new challenges.

• Be a systemic thinker with proven abilities for process improvement and simplification.

• Experience or interest in legal and technical operations.

Bring all of you to work

We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.

Here, you’ll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It’s a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.

We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you’re ready to grow and make a difference, you’ll be right at home here.

It’s important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.

Life at Checkout.com

We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.

Curious about what it’s like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.

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