Paralegal (14 month contract)

Paralegal (14 month contract) Belfast, Northern Ireland

Allen & Overy
Full Time Belfast, Northern Ireland 21076 - 25910 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We work on some of the most challenging and important deals and have built a reputation for delivering exceptional legal solutions that help our clients grow, innovate and thrive. The legal industry is changing, and we're committed to leading that change, putting our people first, embracing new ways of thinking and integrating technology into our everyday work. Our business teams work hand-in-hand with our lawyers, Consultants and other specialist teams, and are ambitious, driven and leaders in their field.

With us, you will constantly be learning and growing. We invest in you by offering exceptional professional and personal development – providing training, mentoring and practical support. We offer rewarding careers that are built around your strengths and designed to ensure you can achieve your personal and professional goals, recognising that those may look different for everyone.

We have a powerful commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re determined to play our part in advancing a workplace where progress is made by harnessing our differences – whatever defines you, we ask you to bring your whole self to work. What truly defines a career at Allen & Overy? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. We provide challenge, support and a place for you to belong. And together we excel, working on meaningful projects of global significance.

Role purpose

The key aspects of the role will be:

  • Populating and administrating specialist privacy software as part of the firm’s GDPR record-keeping requirements

  • Data gathering and analysis to support the work of the Data Privacy Team, including individual rights requests

  • Maintaining and reporting on records and reports required to be maintained under applicable Data Protection Laws

  • 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

  • General administration, including preparation of communications and presentations

  • Supporting the Data Privacy Team in delivering the firm’s global privacy compliance programme.


Key requirements


The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

  • A law degree to at least 2:1 level.

  • Excellent (and demonstrable) IT skills, including at a minimum proficiency in Powerpoint, Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

  • Demonstrable experience of working 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.


Desirable but non-essential

  • Knowledge and experience of data protection compliance work.

  • Experience of using eDiscovery tools, such as Relativity


What we can offer you
  • Competitive base salary
  • Flexible working approach
  • Perks Card
  • Mental health & health and wellbeing resources
  • Family and social events, including charity and social committees

Additional information - External

Applications close Monday 6th March at 5.00pm

Paralegal (14 month contract)
Allen & Overy

www.allenovery.com
London, United Kingdom
Wim Dejonghe
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Private
Legal
Legal
1930
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