Enforcement Lawyer - Data Management/Policy

London
The company
The organisationoperates in the public interest and is responsible for overseeing professionalstandards, governance and regulatory compliance within a highly scrutinisedsector. Its enforcement teams handle complex, high-profile investigations andregularly engage with government departments, regulators, law enforcementagencies and senior external stakeholders.
This is a uniqueopportunity to work on matters that attract significant public interest whilsthelping to shape policy and best practice in data management within asophisticated regulatory environment.

The role
Joining aspecialist enforcement division, you will provide legal advice on datamanagement, information governance and related regulatory policy matters,supporting multi-disciplinary investigation teams working on complexenforcement cases.
Keyresponsibilities will include:
  • Advising on data management, information governance and regulatory policy issues within ongoing investigations.
  • Supporting the development and implementation of data management strategy, policies and procedures.
  • Providing guidance on compliance with UK GDPR, data protection legislation, freedom of information requirements and related legal frameworks.
  • Advising investigative teams on the handling, protection and governance of sensitive and confidential information.
  • Drafting practical legal guidance, training materials and policy documents.
  • Working closely with legal, policy, technology and operational stakeholders.
  • Engaging with government departments, regulators and other external bodies on data management and policy matters.
  • Supporting the instruction and management of external counsel on complex legal issues where required.
The role offersexposure to significant regulatory investigations, strategic policy developmentand high-quality legal work within a collaborative and intellectuallystimulating environment.

What you'll need to succeed
You must be aqualified Solicitor or Barrister entitled to practise in England & Wales 2-5PQE (guidelines only), with experience advising on data protection, information governance and relatedregulatory frameworks.
You will alsodemonstrate:
  • Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information legislation and wider data governance principles.
  • Experience advising on the management of confidential, personal and sensitive information.
  • Excellent legal analysis, judgement and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to assess and mitigate information governance and data management risks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.
  • The ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
  • Excellent legal research, project management and organisational skills.
Applications areparticularly welcomed from lawyers who have gained experience within aregulator, enforcement body, investigative function, government department,prosecuting authority or other public sector environment.

What you'll get in return
  • Flexible full-time or part-time working arrangements.
  • Hybrid working with a four-day-per-fortnight office attendance model.
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
  • Generous employer pension contribution.
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • A strong commitment to work-life balance and flexible working.
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Posted 2026-09-27

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