In House Data Privacy Legal Assistant/Paralegal

In House Data Privacy Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Bristol/Home-Working

Your new company
This leading professional services company have an exciting opportunity for a Data Privacy Analyst to make their mark on a fast-changing business. Reporting to the Data Privacy Manager, you will be part of a small close knit Data Privacy team which is responsible for managing, monitoring, and maintaining our commitment to data privacy laws and Regulations.

The principal objective of the role is to process and respond to Subject Access Requests, assist with reporting for data privacy notifications and support the effectiveness and efficiency of the Data Privacy Office in a professional and well-organised manner. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for agile working with time split between home working and their Bristol office which is based in South East Bristol. You main duties will include:

• Monitor and maintain the Data Privacy Mailbox.
• Ensure all requests for personal information in Subject Access Requests are processed and despatched securely.
• Ensure appropriate redactions are made to third party data and work with the Senior Data Privacy team on complex/sensitive Subject Access Requests.
• Log Subject Access Requests and Data Incidents on the appropriate registers.
• Follow Subject Access Request procedures and provide accurate statistics to management.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience working on Data Privacy matters, specifically in responding to and processing Subject Access Requests and the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team. Ideally you will also have experience in supporting senior staff in responding to Data Privacy Incidents and general privacy requests. You will be an excellent communicator, with proven technical and organisational skills, along with the ability to work under pressure to meet challenging deadlines. It is likely that you will have previously worked as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal within a law firm or in-house. You may also have previously worked as a Records Management, Compliance Assistant or Data Protection Assistant.

What you'll get in return
You will be joining a business that encourages staff progression and development within the Company; they are renowned for their work life balance and non-hierarchical culture. Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal in complete confidence to discuss further.

What you need to do now
If this sounds like the right role for you, please click 'apply now' or for more information please get in touch. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new job, contact your local Hays office for a confidential discussion on your career.

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