Legal & Data Protection Assistant
South Birmingham | International Business | Hybrid Working
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK Legal Team of a leading international organisation, based near Solihull.
Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel & Data Protection Officer, you will provide vital support across data protection compliance activities and legal administrative tasks, gaining exposure to a wide range of matters in a collaborative and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities will include:
* Data Protection Compliance
* Processing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) in line with UK data protection laws.
* Assisting with reviewing and responding to data protection–related complaints.
* Supporting the DPO on routine audits (data processors, information assets, cookies, international transfers).
* Drafting and reviewing basic data protection policies and procedures under supervision.
* Assisting with the implementation of Data Retention Policies.
* Carrying out ad-hoc research into data protection matters.
* Monitoring updates to UK data protection regulation, ICO guidance and enforcement activity.
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date team documentation.
Legal Administrative Support
* Providing day-to-day administrative support to the UK Legal Team.
* Supporting with regulatory reporting and invoice processing.
* Liaising with central functions (Finance, Accounts, Compliance) on routine matters.
Applicants must have some previous experience in a Data Protection, Data governance or similar and have a real passion for this area.
Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer