Enforcement Lawyer – Specialist in Data Management / Policy

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for an Enforcement Lawyer – Specialist in Data Management.

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for an Enforcement Lawyer – Specialist in Data Management / Policy for an independent financial regulatory body in the UK.

The Enforcement Division is the independent disciplinary body for the accountancy and actuarial professions in the UK. It undertakes complex professional disciplinary investigations and prosecutions in cases involving accountants, accountancy firms and actuaries which raise important issues affecting the public interest in the UK. Many of the investigations are large, complex, and high-profile and our cases regularly require liaison with other investigators and regulators.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, alongside forensic accountants, lawyers, and legal assistants on data management and related policy issues in the context of supporting the delivery of  complex regulatory investigations.

Location: London or Birmingham (hybrid, 4 days across a fortnight in the office)
Contract:  Permanent
Salary: £70,461.18
Closing Date: 15/11/2027

General Responsibilities

• Assisting the Enforcement Division’s Information Asset Owner and data management team with the provision of, and contributing your own, high-quality, practical legal advice and analysis on data management and related policy considerations, within the context of supporting Case Lawyers and multi-disciplinary case teams to deliver complex regulatory investigations.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the Enforcement Division’s data management policy and strategy and ensure its compliance with all applicable data protection laws and regulations (including UK GDPR, the DPA, FOIA, other legislation and regulations specific to the work and the common law).
• Understanding and demonstrating best practice in complying with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies for the protection of personal, confidential and/or sensitive data.
• Supporting workstreams to implement updates to the Enforcement Division’s suite of policies and procedures on data management and related topics.
• Drafting practical advice and guidance for Enforcement case teams on data management and related topics arising from new and proposed legislative changes as well as developing good practice.
• Engaging with and working alongside lawyers from the Legal Services Team and the IT experts as and when required.
• Engaging with Government Departments, other regulators and other agencies on legal and policy issues relating to data management as required.
• Preparing and delivering training and presentations to Enforcement team members.
• Supporting with instructing specialist counsel to advise on legal questions relating to data management of high complexity or risk.

Person Specification
The successful candidate must be a solicitor or barrister fully qualified to practise in England and Wales (or other Common Law jurisdiction with demonstrable, relevant experience in the UK) with proven experience (typically PQE 2-5 years, with two years as a minimum)  of  advising on laws and regulations for the protection of personal, confidential and/or sensitive data (including UK GDPR, the DPA, FOIA, other jurisdiction specific legislation and regulations and the common law) as well as best practice in complying with the same. They will have sound knowledge of current issues and trends in the field and experience of completing, and best practice for, data impact assessments and responding to FOIA requests and SARs.

Preferably this experience will have been gained within the context of working within a division or team carrying out law enforcement or regulatory investigations. Alternatively, it is desirable for candidates to have previous experience working or acting for a prosecuting authority, regulator or disciplinary body with an enforcement/investigation function, in addition to experience of providing legal advice in respect of applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent legal and technical skills in the areas outlined above
• Excellent analytical skills and judgement
• Ability to support organisations in robustly evaluating and addressing data management risks in an enforcement / investigation context
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate clearly with a range of internal and external parties and credibility to engage with senior professionals
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment, with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels to deliver effective solutions
• Determination and self-motivation to pursue matters, make well-reasoned suggestions and propose solutions
• Effective project management and organisational skills including an ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Strong legal research skills and excellent IT skills

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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