Data Protection Officer

**Data Protection Officer**

**Full time - Flexible on Location**

Welcome to a very different kind of law firm. One that recognises its success is down to its people. Where you can be yourself. Be inspired by your talented work colleagues. Where you’ll feel part of a dynamic team. Where, right from the start, you will be trusted with responsibility. This is what a rewarding career looks like at Thorntons.

**What to expect**

Our thriving Data Protection Team provide data protection and compliance advice, including fully outsourced Data Protection Services, to a wide range of sectors including technology, healthcare, research & development, retail, education, professional services, charity, logistics, residential care and beyond. We are looking for a DPO to support our growing outsourced DPO service. In this role you can expect to work closely with clients in support of their ongoing data protection needs. This will include advising on:

- Data protection gap analysis’
- Creating and supporting execution of data protection compliance plans
- Advising on UK & international data sharing & data processing arrangements
- Data protection impact assessments and managing risk for new processing activities
- Data Protection related notices, policies and registers
- Delivery of client training
- Subject Access and other requests
- Legal research on complex data protection issues

**What we’re looking for**
- Data Protection/Privacy Officer acting as or supporting a DPO
- Building and sustaining strong client relationships
- All aspects of UK data protection law
- European and international data protection law;
- Data Protection Impact Assessments
- Gap analysis and data mapping exercises;
- Personal data breaches
- Design and delivery of data protection training
- Drafting privacy notices, policies and register
- Advising on marketing and security practices.
- An ability to quickly develop a full understanding of multiple client information systems and their data security and data protection needs.
- An EU or UK -GDPR or CIPP/E qualification is ideal but not essential

**Doing What’s Right**

A great working environment is the first thing you’ll notice. One where you’ll be inspired and supported by your colleagues. Where we’ll help you achieve what you want from your career. Where you can have both flexibility and connection with our supportive culture. Where you are valued. Where your voice is heard and you can make a difference through our employee network groups.

**As your employer**

Our benefits package goes well beyond competitive remuneration and we recognise and reward the hard work and effort you put in - learn more at rewarding you

**For your Health and Wellbeing**

Our Healthcare Cash Plan covers things like dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, therapy and health screening needs. Our mental health first aiders and access to a 24-hour counselling line provide support for your mental and emotional wellbeing.

**Embracing Diversity and Inclusion**

We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive working environment: one that does not tolerate any form of discrimination at any level. We value a truly diverse workforce: we are all equally different. We celebrate our individuality: from gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith to life experience, we know our differences make us stronger, together.

**For our Community**

We’re proud to be part of the communities we serve across Scotland, that’s why we actively engage with charities that support them. From our annual Charity Wills campaign to regular fundraising and volunteering opportunities, our colleagues give back to communities with skills and advocacy as well as funds.

Thorntons is a trading name of Thorntons Law LLP

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow, G2 1RW