Job Description

We are currently seeking Paralegals with a minimum of 3 months’ prior experience working on GDPR and data protection matters for a range of roles with our clients.

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.

The Selection Process

We will review your application and, if your skills, experience and qualifications match our requirements, we will contact you to arrange an interview with a member of our recruitment team.

What We Are Looking For

• A law degree or equivalent (LLB, GDL or SQE1) is beneficial and may open up additional opportunities, as some clients require a level of prior legal training
• At least 3 months’ hands-on experience in a paralegal role involving GDPR and data protection work

This 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

Additional Requirements

• 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
• Confident, with good emotional intelligence

Qualifying Work Experience (QWE)

Please note that experience gained in this role would not normally count towards Qualifying Work Experience (QWE). If you are interested in obtaining QWE, you will need to make a separate application for our Trainee Solicitor opportunities.

Locations

London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol