Data Protection Officer

CompanyRedLaw Recruitment

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/20/2026

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Occupation Type

Legal associate professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Data Protection Officer

In-house | Financial Services

A dynamic and fast-growing provider of corporate, fiduciary, and regulatory services is seeking a highly skilled mid-level attorney to take on a dual role as Privacy Counsel and Data Protection Officer.

This organisation works with leading private equity firms, hedge funds, CLO managers, trusts, and global financial institutions, offering a genuinely international and commercially focused environment.

As a key member of the in-house legal team, you will be the primary point of contact for all data protection and privacy matters, playing a critical role in shaping and overseeing global data governance. You will ensure robust compliance with data protection laws across multiple jurisdictions while safeguarding personal data throughout the business.

The Role

Own and define the organisation’s global data protection framework
Monitor compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws across all jurisdictions
Design, maintain, and enforce data protection and information security policies, procedures, and privacy notices

Advise on and oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), including mitigation and remediation strategies

Partner closely with IT and operational teams on access controls and security measures

Deliver training and promote a strong culture of privacy and data security across the organisation

Manage Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and ensure timely, compliant responses

Act as the primary point of contact for supervisory authorities and data subjects

About You

Qualified solicitor with specialist experience in data protection and privacy compliance
Strong understanding of global data protection frameworks, ideally within financial services
Proven experience implementing and maintaining data protection programmes in a complex, international environment
Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent are highly desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for a data protection specialist looking to take ownership of a global privacy function within a growing, forward-thinking organisation.

Apply now!