Overview
Legal Compliance Officer
Location: Harlow, Essex
Contract: 6-month temporary contract, with the potential to extend
Hours: Full-time, hybrid working
Salary: Negotiable
About the role
We are supporting our client in the recruitment of a Legal Compliance Officer on a full-time basis. This role will play a key part in supporting the Legal Services department with statutory and organisational compliance across a range of activities.
Key responsibilities
* Manage and respond to requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations
* Handle personal data requests (Subject Access Requests) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR
* Support the reaccreditation process for the Legal Services LEXCEL accreditation
* Ensure all FOI requests are completed within statutory timeframes
* Conduct file reviews to ensure LEXCEL compliance and provide reports to the Legal Services Manager
Person specification
* Working knowledge of legal practice compliance
* Understanding of the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR and information governance legislation
* Experience handling FOI requests, Subject Access Requests and third-party data requests
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines
How to apply
If you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today.
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