Legal Officer

2 months contract with a Local Authority Pay Rate: £35 per hour Umbrella Summary This is a 2-month contract position with a Local Authority, offering a pay rate of £56 per hour through an umbrella company. The role involves collaborating with the Information and Compliance Manager and Data Protection Officer to handle various information requests, such as Subject Access Requests (SARs), Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests.

The position is crucial for ensuring compliance with data protection and information governance laws.

Responsibilities

Assist the Information and Compliance Manager and Data Protection Officer in adhering to data protection and freedom of information laws. Oversee and respond to information rights requests, including SARs, FOI requests, and EIR requests. Evaluate exemptions and redact sensitive or personal data before releasing documents.

Ensure all information requests are processed accurately and within legal timeframes. Offer clear and authoritative guidance to colleagues on data protection and information governance issues. Advise on data privacy risks related to processing activities, considering their nature, scope, context, and purpose. Help review and update procedures, policies, privacy notices, and contracts related to personal data processing.

Requirements

Experience in a local authority or similar public sector environment. Background in information governance, data protection, or compliance within a relevant public or private sector organization. Hands-on experience managing SARs, FOI requests, and other information rights requests. Proficiency in applying the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR in a professional setting.

Essential Qualifications Relevant qualification and understanding of the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR. Knowledge of local and national government legislation. Additional Information Working hours are 36.25 hours per week. The role requires onsite presence at least 3 days per week. Payments are made bi-weekly. Application deadline is 9th November 2026; apply as soon as possible.