Data Protection Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Data Protection Specialist to join one of our clients on a 6 month contract via Accuflex.
We are looking for an experienced Data Protection Specialist to join one of our clients on a 6 month contract via Accuflex. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of data protection compliance and help shape best practice across the business.
You will work closely with legal, compliance, and operational teams to ensure the organisation meets its obligations under UK GDPR. A legal qualification is not essential, but a solid grounding in data protection and hands-on experience building or maintaining privacy frameworks is important.
What you will be doing:
- Designing or strengthening internal data protection frameworks
- Advising stakeholders on UK GDPR obligations and best practice
- Managing and responding to data subject access requests (DSARs)
- Supporting the business in assessing and responding to potential data breaches
- Working with internal teams to embed privacy by design across products and processes
- Drafting and reviewing privacy notices, policies, and data protection agreements
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in a data protection or privacy-focused role
- Experience working as a Privacy Officer, DPO, or in a similar capacity
- Confidence in managing regulatory obligations, operational processes, and risk
- Able to balance commercial needs with compliance requirements
- Comfortable working independently or in a cross-functional team
- Strong communication skills and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach
About Accuflex
Accuflex connects high quality legal and compliance professionals with flexible opportunities. We work with a wide range of clients, from innovative start-ups to global corporates, offering lawyers and specialists meaningful work without compromising on work life balance.
Details:
- Data Protection Specialist – 6 month contract
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Location: Hybrid (London-based client)
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Colleagues
London
Workplace & Culture
We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, which prioritises training and development and encourages networking.
Accutrainee was founded on the principles of innovation, our high-level goal to partner with legal professionals throughout their legal career offering them more opportunity, more flexibility and more support.
Our ultimate aim is to be recognised as the legal services company of choice for legal professionals and develop a supportive, friendly culture where quality is embedded in everything we do.
About Accutrainee
Accutrainee is an innovative legal services and technology company where quality matters. We partner with legal professionals throughout their career, offering training and development, job opportunities and mentoring. We offer opportunities for paralegals, trainees and qualified lawyers on a contract and permanent basis at a wide range of organisations including city law firms, niche practice firms, FTSE 100 companies, banks, fintechs and start-ups.
Data Protection Specialist
We are looking for an experienced Data Protection Specialist to join one of our clients on a 6 month contract via Accuflex.
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