Data Protection Advisor/Paralegal

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and detail-oriented Data Protection Advisor/Paralegal. This role sits within the legal department, providing crucial support to the company's data protection strategy.

Client Details

As a market leading and global health care, biopharma & life sciences supply chain provider, our client is renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence. With a global reach, our client unites expertise across health care and complex secure logistics to drive the success of our clients through innovation. With a corporate office in Chiswick, West London, they offer a hybrid working model.

Description

Reporting into the Senior Legal Counsel, the Data Protection Advisor/Paralegal will be an important member of the privacy function. Alongside the DPO, Data Protection Manager and wider legal team, the Data Protection Advisor will be responsible for:

• Supporting the implementation of the company's data protection strategy.
• Handling data protection queries from across the business.
• Assisting with DPIAs (data protection impact assessments).
• Responding to DSARs.
• Advising on ROPAs.
• Providing advice on data protection issues.
• Developing and delivering data protection training.
• Monitoring compliance with data protection laws and internal policies.
• Assisting with the management of data breaches and other incidents.
• Producing regular reports on the company's data protection compliance.

Profile

A successful Data Protection Advisor/Paralegal should have:

• A strong educational background in Law or related field.
• Experience in a data protection /or compliance /or commercial contracts.
• Be passionate about data protection and developing in the field.
• Some knowledge of data protection laws and practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Offer

Based in Chiswick, West London, the Data Protection Advisor/Paralegal will receive a competitive package including:

• An attractive salary package, up to £50000.
• A comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).
• A supportive company culture that values employee professional development and work-life balance.
• A progressive career journey with real growth and promotion opportunities.