<p><strong>In-House Legal Counsel - Data protection & data privacy</strong></p><p><strong>Not for profit organization</strong></p><p><strong>UK - fully remote</strong></p><p><strong>£70K-£85K + bonus</strong></p><p><strong>The role:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide first-line BAU data protection & privacy advice to the business on defined topics, escalating complex issues to the DPO as needed.</li><li>Own day-to-day management of the DPO public email inbox, working with the Operations team for prioritisation and timely resolution in line with SLAs.</li><li>Assist the Operations team with escalated data subject rights requests and escalated complaints, ensuring consistent responses within strict SLAs and providing advice as appropriate.</li><li>Assist the Legal team with pre-litigation and litigation related tasks.</li><li>Support the business in maintaining existing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), providing expert guidance to the business owner.</li><li>Maintain the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA), coordinating with process owners and ensuring audit-ready evidence is retained.</li><li>Review, update, and maintain standardised external assurance responses and tailored responses when assurance requests go beyond baseline.</li><li>Support the periodic update of the Handbooks, working with the DPO on preparing draft revisions and recommendations.</li><li>Support incident/breach response: assist with triage, containment documentation, regulatory assessments, and lessons learned under the direction of the DPO.</li><li>Support the review of data protection & privacy related contract clauses from members and suppliers, coordinating with Sales, Security, and Senior Legal Counsel as appropriate.</li><li>Maintain clear records of decisions, rationale, and advice to reduce regulatory risk and ensure the organisation can "show its workings" to regulators.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Education/Qualification</strong></p><ul><li>UK-qualified solicitor</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required</strong></p><ul><li>Solid knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and PECR, along with relevant case law and ICO guidance.</li><li>Strong legal drafting, analytical thinking, and attention to detail; able to translate complex requirements into clear, practical advice.</li><li>Experience of previous in-house legal experience, an advantage</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Y2hyaXMuaGVuc29uLjk5NDg2LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p data-end="587" data-start="272">Robert Half is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a well-established organisation operating within the energy infrastructure and utilities sector. The business plays a crucial role in delivering "last mile" electricity, water, gas and heat networks to residential and commercial developments across the UK.</p><p data-start="589" data-end="917">This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking organisation headquartered in a modern, recently refurbished office, easily accessible from the A3/M25 corridor. The environment is collaborative, professional and well-suited to someone who enjoys working closely with both legal and operational stakeholders.</p><p data-end="917" data-start="589">Hybrid working - 2-3 days per week onsite (Surrey / South West London borders)</p><h3 data-start="919" data-end="931">The Role</h3><p data-start="932" data-end="1156">Reporting to the Head of Legal, the Legal Advisor will oversee a broad range of land rights and property-related legal matters, ensuring the organisation's contractual frameworks are robust, compliant and commercially sound.</p><p data-end="1181" data-start="1158">Key responsibilities:</p><ul data-end="1744" data-start="1182"><li data-start="1182" data-end="1286"><p data-end="1286" data-start="1184">Managing utilities leases, transfers and wayleave agreements from instruction through to completion.</p></li><li data-start="1287" data-end="1357"><p data-end="1357" data-start="1289">Drafting, reviewing and negotiating bespoke land rights contracts.</p></li><li data-end="1426" data-start="1358"><p data-start="1360" data-end="1426">Providing clear, practical legal advice across the organisation.</p></li><li data-end="1497" data-start="1427"><p data-start="1429" data-end="1497">Liaising with and instructing external counsel on complex matters.</p></li><li data-start="1498" data-end="1578"><p data-start="1500" data-end="1578">Supporting negotiations for major and minor utility infrastructure projects.</p></li><li data-start="1579" data-end="1643"><p data-start="1581" data-end="1643">Supervising and developing junior members of the legal team.</p></li><li data-end="1744" data-start="1644"><p data-end="1744" data-start="1646">Working with internal and external stakeholders to communicate updates, risks and recommendations.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1759" data-start="1746">About You</h3><p data-start="1760" data-end="1971">You will bring strong technical property/land rights expertise and a commercially minded approach. The role suits someone proactive, confident and keen to contribute within a supportive and high-performing team.</p><p data-start="1973" data-end="1989">Ideal profile:</p><ul data-end="2395" data-start="1990"><li data-start="1990" data-end="2053"><p data-end="2053" data-start="1992">Strong experience managing leasehold/freehold transactions.</p></li><li data-end="2126" data-start="2054"><p data-end="2126" data-start="2056">Familiarity with easements, deeds of covenant and licences to alter.</p></li><li data-start="2127" data-end="2198"><p data-end="2198" data-start="2129">Experience with large-scale residential or commercial developments.</p></li><li data-end="2263" data-start="2199"><p data-start="2201" data-end="2263">Exposure to utilities, energy or infrastructure (desirable).</p></li><li data-start="2264" data-end="2315"><p data-end="2315" data-start="2266">Previous supervisory experience (advantageous).</p></li><li data-end="2395" data-start="2316"><p data-start="2318" data-end="2395">Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2397" data-end="2414">Qualifications:</p><ul data-start="2415" data-end="2479"><li data-end="2479" data-start="2415"><p data-end="2479" data-start="2417">CILEX qualified (or working towards) or a Qualified Solicitor.</p></li></ul><p data-end="2653" data-start="2486" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact within a growing, dynamic organisation, apply today or contact Robert Half for a confidential discussion.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMjIwNTguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
