Data Protection Law Trainee

We are a consultancy firm that cares deeply about each and every client, this attitude has enabled us to call some of the world’s leading institutions as our current and past clients. Currently our consultants all have legal backgrounds (barristers, solicitors, legal executives or law graduates, but this is not necessarily a requirement for the role) and this means that we are first and foremost ethical and always put the needs of our clients before our own. You’ll help them to develop and maintain cutting-edge solutions, so they remain competitive; Aim to provide the company and its client’s with relevant and up-to-date advice on information security matters in any given project; When ready, provide consistent and high quality guidance and advice to clients on data protection and information security matters; Support the Data Protection Consultants in delivering training and communication to key stakeholders; Work with the business to deal effectively with issue management and data protection matters and if required this will include complaints from customers and employees; Maintain compliance with data protection regulations that apply to any of the company’s client’s businesses, including but not limited to: -Data Protection Act 2018; -General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); -Any new or developing data protection regulations. Lead and promote data protection and information security compliance across our client’s business; Assist with data subject rights requests; Manage and maintain the company’s data protection policies and procedures; Lead data protection by design and conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) where appropriate; Manage personal data breaches; Where appropriate, conduct data protection and information security training; If required, assist in reviewing and negotiating contracts with data controllers and data processors; Monitor third party governance risk and compliance. For the right person, the opportunity to enter into a structured 2-year training programme paid for by the company to expand your knowledge base and develop all the skills you will need to be successful in this role. Competitive salary of £27,000 - £29,000 and opportunity for this to increase significantly post-training. Annual Bonus. Private Medical Healthcare. Pension scheme. Free Refreshments at the Office. Social Events. Help clients to realise the potential of their data and how to use it to benefit all humans. Continued support to help you fulfil your potential – you’ll keep advancing your technical skills throughout your career with us. Minimum – An undergraduate degree (2.A genuine passion for law and technology. Discipline to be able to work remotely and fulfil your duties. A willingness to advance the companies goals and the realisation what benefits the company will benefit your ongoing growth (both financial and wellbeing). Eligible to be able to apply for UK Security Clearance.