Compliance and Data Protection Lawyer

4 weeks ago


Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom Project People Full time

Job Title: Data Protection and Privacy Lawyer
Location: Reading Hybrid 2 days per week office based
We are seeking a highly experienced Privacy Lawyer who is eager to embark on a new challenge and channel their passion for data protection in a dynamic and innovative environment. As a key member of this team the Data Protection and Privacy Officer (DDPO) will play a pivotal role in shaping and ensuring the organisation's compliance with UK data protection laws and regulations.
As the Data Protection and Privacy Officer, you will:
Provide specialised, pragmatic, regulatory, and legal guidance to ensure the implementation of policies, processes, and controls aligned with UK data protection laws.
Demonstrate a deep understanding and knowledge of UK data protection legislation and regulatory regimes, with a proven track record in the field (ISEB/CIPPE qualification is desirable).
Offer compliance support for data protection, including conducting monitoring reviews and managing large customer data sets in a B2C environment, especially in the context of marketing activities.
Apply Privacy by Design and Default principles, conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments, and independently assess data breaches.
Collaborate with various stakeholders, including Compliance, Legal, InfoSec, and other business units, to identify and implement legal and regulatory requirements related to data protection laws.
Review and provide guidance on the development of compliance-related policies, procedures, processes, and controls, facilitating alignment with applicable laws and regulations.
Support with Data Sharing Agreements (DSA) and contractual requirements.
Collaborate with the Risk & Compliance team to provide comprehensive support to the business.
Facilitate the identification, investigation, management, and resolution of compliance-related issues.
Prepare relevant compliance reports to meet both internal and external regulatory requirements.
Engage with front-line operational business teams to inform and advise on data protection obligations.
Monitor compliance with UK-GDPR and other data protection laws, conducting internal data protection activities and compliance reviews.
Ensure proper registration under the law and maintain an active article 30 register of processing activities, driving audit and data management processes.
Manage data privacy breaches, identify root causes, implement mitigations, and monitor to prevent recurrence.
Work closely with the business to embed data protection compliance into transformation programs.
~ Oversee the subject access request process and individual rights, identifying and evaluating data processing activities.

Proven experience in the field of data protection, preferably with an ISEB/CIPPE qualification.
Your subject matter experience and expertise will be crucial in your success, with a focus on compliance support and monitoring reviews.
Previous experience in a B2C environment, particularly with large customer data sets and marketing.
Strong understanding of UK data protection legislation and regulatory regimes.
Demonstrable experience in Privacy by Design and Default, Data Privacy Impact Assessments, and managing data breaches.
If you are a passionate Data Protection professional and Privacy Lawyer seeking a new challenge and possess the skills and expertise outlined above. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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