<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-start="0" data-end="95">Job Title: Paralegal<br / data-start="47" data-end="50"> Location: Birmingham - Hybrid </p><p data-start="0" data-end="95">Salary: Up to £40k DOE</p><h3 data-end="126" data-start="102"><strong data-start="106" data-end="124">About the Role</strong></h3><p data-end="454" data-start="127">Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career?<br /><br data-end="187" data-start="184" /><strong> We're looking for an ambitious and detail-driven Junior Legal Counsel / Paralegal to join our growing in-house Legal team. You'll work side-by-side with the Managing Legal Counsel, supporting a fast-paced, commercial business where no two days are the same.</strong></p><p data-end="595" data-start="456">If you're passionate about contracts, enjoy problem-solving, and want to see your legal advice make a real impact - this role is for you.</p><h3 data-end="632" data-start="602"><strong data-end="630" data-start="606">What You'll Be Doing</strong></h3><ul data-start="633" data-end="1339"><li data-end="794" data-start="633"><p data-end="794" data-start="635"><strong data-end="657" data-start="635">Own the contracts:</strong> Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements - from client contracts and NDAs to tenders and data processing terms.</p></li><li data-start="795" data-end="939"><p data-end="939" data-start="797"><strong data-end="822" data-start="797">Be a trusted advisor:</strong> Provide clear, practical legal guidance on commercial risks and help the business find smart, compliant solutions.</p></li><li data-end="1077" data-start="940"><p data-start="942" data-end="1077"><strong data-end="970" data-start="942">Collaborate and support:</strong> Partner with business leaders and internal teams to resolve legal questions and support decision-making.</p></li><li data-end="1194" data-start="1078"><p data-end="1194" data-start="1080"><strong data-start="1080" data-end="1101">Shape the future:</strong> Deliver training, share insights, and help build a culture of strong commercial awareness.</p></li><li data-end="1339" data-start="1195"><p data-end="1339" data-start="1197"><strong data-start="1197" data-end="1212">Stay sharp:</strong> Keep up to date with legal developments, manage documentation, and contribute to ongoing improvements within the Legal team.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1378" data-start="1346"><strong data-start="1350" data-end="1376">What We're Looking For</strong></h3><ul data-end="1873" data-start="1379"><li data-start="1379" data-end="1474"><p data-end="1474" data-start="1381">1-2 years' experience as a <strong data-end="1441" data-start="1408">Commercial Contract Paralegal</strong> or in a similar in-house role.</p></li><li data-start="1475" data-end="1527"><p data-start="1477" data-end="1527">Law degree or equivalent experience (preferred).</p></li><li data-end="1607" data-start="1528"><p data-start="1530" data-end="1607">Strong understanding of commercial contracts and confident drafting skills.</p></li><li data-end="1754" data-start="1680"><p data-start="1682" data-end="1754">Excellent communicator and negotiator with strong attention to detail.</p></li><li data-start="1755" data-end="1800"><p data-end="1800" data-start="1757">Organised, adaptable, and eager to learn.</p></li></ul><h3 data-end="1910" data-start="1880"><strong data-end="1908" data-start="1884">What's in It for You</strong></h3><p data-start="1911" data-end="2163">You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking Legal team that values growth, initiative, and integrity. Expect exposure to a wide range of commercial matters, opportunities to develop your skills, and the chance to make a visible impact from day one.</p><p data-end="2271" data-start="2165">If you're curious, proactive, and ready to grow your in-house legal career - we'd love to hear from you.</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/Q2FpdGxpbi5TbWl0aC4yNTAwOS4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
