Privacy Paralegal

Flex Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 2,755,000 - 4,822,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex Legal is seeking Paralegals to assist with a Subject Access Request backlog reduction programme. The role focuses on increasing delivery capacity, reducing outstanding requests, and supporting ongoing compliance obligations.

Start ASAP for an initial 3-month assignment, with potential extension. The candidate will process SARs, review documents, redact where needed, and prepare disclosure packs while coordinating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience handling Subject Access Requests.
• Attention to detail with sensitive information.
• Experience reviewing, collating and preparing large volumes of documentation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Confident communicating with stakeholders across different business areas.
• Comfortable working across multiple systems and adapting to new processes.
• Experience in a law firm, in-house legal team, compliance or privacy operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process and progress Subject Access Requests in line with agreed processes and deadlines.
• Review documents and apply redactions where required.
• Prepare disclosure packs and maintain accurate records.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain information and documentation.
• Assist with wider privacy operations and compliance-related activities.

Skills

SAR experience

Data protection

Document review

Stakeholder communication

Detail oriented

Multisystem adaptability

Job description

Our client is seeking Paralegals to assist with a Subject Access Request (SAR) backlog reduction programme. We have a potential opportunity for an interim assignment focused on increasing delivery capacity, reducing outstanding requests and supporting ongoing compliance obligations. The role is expected to start ASAP and run for an initial 3 months, with the potential for extension.

The Role:

• Processing and progressing Subject Access Requests in line with agreed processes and deadlines.
• Reviewing documents and applying redactions where required.
• Preparing disclosure packs and maintaining accurate records.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders to obtain relevant information and documentation.
• Assisting with wider privacy operations and compliance-related activities.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience handling Subject Access Requests, data protection matters or document review work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with sensitive information.
• Experience reviewing, collating and preparing large volumes of documentation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under tight deadlines.
• Confident communicating with stakeholders across different business areas.
• Comfortable working across multiple systems and adapting to new processes.
• Previous experience in a law firm, in-house legal team, compliance team or privacy operations function would be advantageous.
• Location: Remote/Hybrid (subject to client requirements)
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience
• Work pattern: Full-time