Data Protection Lead

April 6, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Data Protection Lead

Company: G2 Legal

Job description: A rare vacancy has arisen for an experienced Data Protection Lead with Cyber security experience to join a highly regarded law firn based in the Heart of Manchester City Centre. As a Data Protection Lead you will be working as part of the firms Risk & Compliance team as well as working with the IT department, supporting the Cyber team in particular**Data protection experience is essential for this role**Hybrid working available – 4 Days in the office and 1 day from homeSalary – Competitive depending on experienceLocation – Manchester City CentreDuties Include:

  • Maintaining data protection, information security and cyber security policies
  • Maintaining the firm’s information asset register and records of processing
  • Being the internal expert on data protection – helping the compliance analysts deal with routine queries and handling more complex queries
  • Handling data requests, such as subject access requests and erasure requests.
  • Working with the IT department, particularly the cyber team, to monitor the effectiveness of the firm’s information and cyber security controls
  • Assisting the Head of Risk & Compliance with cyber liability insurance renewal
  • Working with all departments to identify emerging and current risks, plus working with them to devise and implement a plan to mitigate the risks
  • Reviewing commercial agreements from a data protection perspective
  • Writing and delivering, and awareness-raising of, training courses and guidance to all departments
  • Research and technical advice on data protection and privacy law

The Benefits:

  • Annual promotions process open to all staff
  • 25 days holiday plus office closure over Christmas and New Year
  • Companywide sports teams and social event
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Gym membership
  • Season ticket loan
  • Free travel insurance

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Expected salary:

Location: Manchester

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