Senior Legal Advisor

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Information Commissioner's Office Full time

Job Overview

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) serves as the autonomous authority overseeing information rights. In an era dominated by data, we offer guidance, support, and resources to organizations, ensuring they meet their legal obligations while safeguarding individuals' personal information.

As an organization, we are dedicated to positively impacting the careers and lives of our employees, fostering an environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and respect.

The successful candidate will deliver specialized legal counsel concerning cybersecurity matters and collaborate with various departments to ensure a cohesive, efficient approach to providing high-quality, timely, and risk-informed legal guidance to the ICO.

Position Responsibilities

The Lead Cybersecurity Counsel will operate under the directives of the Commissioner and Executive Team. Responsibilities include advising on appropriate legal strategies, including guidance on ICO cybersecurity policies during specific regulatory actions, which may encompass enforcement, prosecution, or appeals based on case specifics.

As a recognized legal authority in cybersecurity, the Lead Counsel will extend technical support regarding cybersecurity and related data protection laws to investigators, subject matter experts, legal professionals, and other stakeholders within the organization.

The incumbent will primarily oversee and manage legal operations related to cybersecurity, particularly concerning intricate and high-profile cases. Close collaboration with technical experts in the ICO's Regulatory Cyber division, as well as with legal peers, will be essential. Additionally, the role involves ensuring that knowledge and development in this intricate field are shared and cultivated across relevant teams within the ICO.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver strategic, high-quality, timely, and risk-based legal advice on inquiries from across the ICO, with a focus on managing and supervising legal counsel on complex and high-profile cybersecurity matters.
  • Provide expert legal insights within designated areas of responsibility, staying well-informed about relevant legislation and procedural guidelines, while leading the development of strategies for novel and complex legal challenges.
  • Supervise and guide in-house legal professionals and direct external legal counsel on significant legal cases and legislative issues.
  • Drive continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility, recommending changes and leading initiatives to ensure successful implementation.
  • Represent the Commissioner/ICO at national and international meetings and events where senior representation is necessary, which may involve travel.
  • Identify potential opportunities and risks to the ICO's reputation, recommending enhancements to information rights and cybersecurity practices in targeted sectors.
  • Engage with media and external stakeholders on critical legal matters pertinent to the ICO's operations.
  • Advise on guidance materials published by the ICO to ensure legal accuracy and compliance with current legislation, while leading strategic legal input in specialized areas.
  • Independently manage a caseload of ongoing cybersecurity legal issues, ensuring alignment with ICO standards, policies, and regulatory priorities.
  • Contribute to the broader operations and influence of the ICO by participating in projects and advising on policy and procedural development.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications:

  • Qualified to practice as a Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales, or possess an equivalent professional qualification from another jurisdiction, with potential requirements to undertake qualifying examinations.
  • Extensive experience providing complex legal advice in high-pressure environments, either in advisory roles or managing significant enforcement cases.
  • Proven experience in advising on cybersecurity and data protection law, ideally within an information technology context.
  • Experience supervising other legal professionals, with a capacity to develop management skills.
  • Ability to identify, manage, and influence opportunities for ongoing improvement and change.

Desirable Skills:

  • Strong legal analytical capabilities.
  • Experience providing strategic legal counsel in regulatory settings.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of cybersecurity legislation.
  • Proven ability to manage workloads effectively in high-pressure situations.
  • Skill in interpreting and applying complex legislation to specific scenarios.
  • Understanding of the regulatory landscape and public sector dynamics, including the framework of a regulatory body.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Capacity to seek out and influence opportunities for continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits

The ICO offers a competitive salary and contributes significantly towards a defined benefit pension scheme for its employees. For further details regarding compensation and benefits, please refer to the ICO's official resources.

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