Paralegal (Leading Global Firm)
- Recruiter
- Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
- Location
- Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Belfast
- Salary
- negotiable
- Posted
- 07 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 28 Jan 2021
- Ref
- 3914120
- Contact
- Patrick McDonald
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Your new company
Our client is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries and they're recruiting a Paralegal to join their dynamic Data Privacy legal team in Belfast. By joining the firm's global team, you will be supported by colleagues from around the world. If you're ready for a new challenge, it's time to seize the opportunity.
Your new role
The mission of the Data Privacy Team is to promote the highest standards of compliance within the firm and to advance and protect the vital interests of the firm. The Data Privacy Team advises on data privacy and information security issues affecting the firm, including:
- designing and maintaining the policy and privacy notice framework necessary to meet the requirements of applicable privacy laws and advising on privacy aspects of the firm's risk management strategy;
- advising the firm on privacy in the context of commercial contracts with third parties and technical and organisational measures necessary to protect personal data;
- devising and delivering the firm's privacy training programmes;
- complying with regulatory registration and notification requirements;
- maintaining relevant inter-company agreements;
- advising on, and ensuring compliance with, applicable regulatory reporting requirements.
The key aspects of the role will be:
- Populating and administrating specialist privacy software as part of the firm's GDPR record-keeping requirements.
- General administration, including preparation of communications and presentations, and the maintenance of spreadsheets, records and reports.
- Liaising with other teams globally to update and maintain internal records relating to GDPR compliance.
- Providing triage for incoming requests for support, addressing common queries and seeking support from the team as required.
- Helping to create and maintain policies, guidance and pro-forma documentation in connection with data protection compliance within the firm.
- Administrating regulatory registration and notification requirements.
- Supporting the Global Head of Data Privacy in delivering the firm's privacy compliance programme.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have the following skills and experience:
- A degree to at least 2:1 level in law.
- Excellent (and demonstrable) IT skills, including proficiency in Powerpoint, Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrable administrative experience within a professional environment.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels, including with senior stakeholders.
- A proven ability to work independently and proactively and to manage and prioritise a busy workload.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A collaborative approach and ability to work well in a small team.
What you'll get in return
A competitive market salary, benefits package and flexible working options are all available for you.
What you need to do now
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