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Data Protection Lawyer

Employer
LAW Absolute
Location
Walsall
Salary
Quote
Closing date
30 Sep 2017
Reference
RK/022657

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Practice area
Public law
Contract type
Locum/Contract
Hours
Full time
PQE
Not applicable
Position
Solicitor
Sector
Public sector/Charities

Job Details

LAW Absolute is currently seeking a Data Protection Lawyer to join a Local Authority based in the West Midlands.

This is an interim role for an initial three month assignment.

If you are successful upon application, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

  • Act as the Council’s designated Data Protection Officer ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation and providing assurance when reviewing and addressing information enquiries, data breaches and complaints.

 

 

  • Give technical and professional advice and guidance to the Council and Senior Managers in respect of Data Protection legislation.

 

 

  • Give technical advice and guidance  in respect of Freedom of Information Act, the Environmental Information Regulations and other related legislation and regulation relating to Information risk and governance matters.

 

 

  • Coordinate the development and review of information sharing arrangements with third party organisations to ensure that the council continues to work safely and within the guidelines of the Data Protection and Freedom of Information legislation.
  • Ensure that business change and ICT developments take into consideration information management principles, security and risk assessments.

Due to the urgency of the role, it is essential that candidates are available on short notice. We are ideally seeking candidates available on no more than a two week notice period.

You must be able to meet strict deadlines and work well under pressure.

If this role is of interest then please do not hesitate to contact Robyn Keegan- rkeegan@lawabsolute.co.uk or call 0207 092 8008 for a confidential conversation.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours.  However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.  If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained.

LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

LAW Absolute has specialised in legal local government recruitment since 2003. Today, almost 400 lawyers work through LAW Absolute within local government throughout England and Wales. Our reputation, networks and exceptional market knowledge place LAW Absolute in the prime position to provide the best possible service to both employers and lawyers seeking work.

Company

LAW Absolute is an independent, niche legal recruitment consultancy with a strong infrastructure and an impressive level of expertise. We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions and work without any of the restrictions which can be imposed by major holding companies.

Teamwork is paramount. Every individual and organisation with whom we work benefits from the combined knowledge, hard work and energy of our experienced consultants.

The level of experience and expertise offered by our team of consultants is exceptional and our aim is to provide all candidates and clients with a truly consultative, efficient and results oriented service.

Our culture is one of transparency, integrity and honesty. We are proud to offer an utterly trustworthy, reliable and diligent service.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7092 8000
Location
4th Floor Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
London
WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom

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