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We are seeking candidates with hands-on GDPR experience, including DSARs, DPIAs and privacy compliance, for roles with leading law firms and in-house teams. By applying to this opportunity, you are not applying for a specific paralegal vacancy. Instead, you will be added to our Paralegal talent pool, and we will consider you for suitable GDPR and privacy-related roles with our clients as and when opportunities arise. Opportunities may be with a variety of organisations, including law firms and in-house legal teams. Assignments may range from short-term paralegal roles lasting a few weeks, to longer placements of several months, as well as permanent positions where you would be hired directly by our clients.
Requirements:
A law degree or equivalent (LLB, GDL or SQE1) is beneficial
At least 3 months’ hands-on experience in a paralegal role involving GDPR and data protection work
Experience should include exposure to some or all of the following typical GDPR paralegal tasks: Supporting responses to Data Subject Access Requests and other Data Subject Rights Requests, including document review, redaction and deadline tracking
Assisting with data protection compliance matters and maintaining GDPR documentation, including records of processing activities and records management
Conducting data mapping and helping identify personal data across systems
Supporting the review, drafting or updating privacy notices, policies and procedures
Assisting with data breach management, including fact-finding, documentation and regulatory reporting support
Supporting or assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), including information gathering, risk identification and documenting mitigation measures
Liaising with internal stakeholders, IT teams or external counsel on GDPR and privacy-related queries
Carrying out privacy-focused legal research relating to the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
Highly organised with strong time-management skills
Ability to conduct legal research and organise data and information efficiently
Ability to work well under pressure and manage deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
Technologically proficient
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team