Government Information Law Advisory Lawyer

£32.85ph PAYE + £4.94ph Holiday Pay (£63,200 annual equivalent)

Locum, initial 6 month Contract with the likelihood of extension

London

A Central Government Legal Department are looking for an experienced Information Law Lawyer to join their advisory team. Our client is looking for passionate individual to join their dynamic and growing legal Department, and successfully assist and deliver a wide range of Information Law Matters.

As an Information Law Advisory Lawyer you will be working within a team which is dedicated to its clients and supportive of its team members.

Key responsibilities of the Information law Advisory Lawyer

• Provide legal advice on data protection, privacy, and information law, including UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
• Advise on Freedom of Information Act requests and related disclosure issues.
• Draft and review data sharing agreements, data processing contracts, and related documentation.
• Support colleagues on information governance, records management, and retention policies.
• Work with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage legal risk and ensure compliance.
• Keep up to date with developments in information law, including emerging issues such as AI.

Required skills and experience of the Information Law Advisory Lawyer

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in a Common Law Country
• Strong Information Law experience is essential
• Good drafting and written skills are essential
• 2 years Post Qualifying Experience
• Experience in a public sector setting is desirable but not essential

What is on offer for the Public Law Advisory Lawyer?

• £63,200 Annual Equivalent
• Flexible working arrangements
• Central London Location
• Access to Unique Government Work
• Likely extension of your 6-month contract

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established Central Government Team that prides itself in the first-class service it offers its clients. Our client also offers the potential extension of your 6-month contract as an Information Law Lawyer.

If you believe you have strong organisational and legal analytical skills, and you believe you would be able to produce high-quality work to tight deadlines, please apply now, or contact Mark Bladen at Sellick Partnership

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