61 Legal Officer jobs in the United Kingdom

Service Care Legal are working with a local authority in Essex who are seeking a Legal Compliance Officer on a part-time basis with expertise in Data Protection and Information Governance to join their team on a temporary part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with strong knowledge of GDPR, DPA 2018, FOIA, and EIR to make an impact within a busy legal services department.

ROLE Legal Compliance Officer (Data Protection)
LOCATION: Essex
CONTRACT: 6 months, 22.5 hours per week (3 days)
RATE: 35ph umbrella / 31.45ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / 28.06ph PAYE exc. Holiday pay

Please note that this role would require on-side attendance.

About the Role - The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the council meets its statutory and regulatory responsibilities. You will manage information requests, support compliance processes, and uphold high standards of practice in line with Lexcel accreditation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle and coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.
• Advise and support colleagues on data sharing and disclosure requests, including complex cases.
• Contribute to maintaining Lexcel accreditation through compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Process and track invoices in line with internal procedures and deadlines.

The Person:

• Strong knowledge of Data Protection legislation (GDPR and DPA 2018) and related compliance requirements.
• Experience handling FOI, SARs, and third-party data requests .
• Familiarity with Lexcel standards or similar quality assurance frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively across departments, providing clear advice and guidance.

Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out toLloyd Stanleyon (phone number removed)or email (url removed). We welcome referrals which could be worth 250 each so please also bear this in mind.

Legal Compliance Officer (Data Protection) - Harlow

£33.00 ph

Hybrid – 40% home working 60% office based

Full time

Job Purpose:
To assist the Legal Services department in ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and internal policies by delivering a range of general and specialist functions across all areas of the Service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, and respond to all hybrid FOIA enquiries on behalf of the Council. Complex cases should be referred to the Legal Services Manager for guidance.
• Handle Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, escalating complex issues to the Legal Services Manager when necessary.
• Lead the coordination and response to both internal and external personal data sharing requests in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, with support from the Legal Services Manager for complex matters.
• Oversee the processes required for maintaining compliance with the Legal Service’s LEXCEL accreditation, including managing reaccreditation activities.

To find out more information please contact Abbie at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Berry Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Compliance Officer to join a well-established local authority team based in Harlow. This temporary assignment offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical compliance and governance functions within a public sector legal environment.

The role requires on-site presence for three days per week, increasing to four days from January 2026.

This role is to work 22.5 hours per week.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will support the legal services function by ensuring statutory and organisational compliance across data protection, information governance, and legal accreditation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and respond to Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests, including hybrid cases involving multiple departments.
• Lead on Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Handle internal and third-party personal data sharing requests, assessing legal bases and exemptions.
• Oversee compliance processes for LEXCEL reaccreditation, including file reviews and reporting.
• Process and track invoices using internal systems, ensuring prompt payment and accurate records.

Duties Include:

• Coordinating hybrid FOIA requests and ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Advising departmental FOI officers on exemptions and compliance procedures.
• Drafting SAR responses and liaising with departments to validate data sharing requests.
• Conducting LEXCEL-compliant file reviews and generating reports for the Legal Services Manager.
• Maintaining invoice records and liaising with Finance to ensure timely processing.

The idea candidate will:

• Demonstrable understanding of legal practice compliance and public sector governance.
• Proven experience handling FOIA, SARs, and third-party data requests.
• Strong working knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR, FOIA 2000, and EIR 2004.
• Comfortable with hybrid working arrangements, with flexibility for full-time office presence if preferred.

If you are a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong grasp of data protection and compliance, Berry Recruitment would welcome your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

Service Care Legal are working with a local authority in Essex who are seeking a Legal Compliance Officer on a part-time basis with expertise in Data Protection and Information Governance to join their team on a temporary part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with strong knowledge of GDPR, DPA 2018, FOIA, and EIR to make an impact within a busy legal services department.

ROLE Legal Compliance Officer (Data Protection)
LOCATION: Essex
CONTRACT: 6 months, 22.5 hours per week (3 days)
RATE: 35ph umbrella / 31.45ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / 28.06ph PAYE exc. Holiday pay

Please note that this role would require on-side attendance.

About the Role - The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the council meets its statutory and regulatory responsibilities. You will manage information requests, support compliance processes, and uphold high standards of practice in line with Lexcel accreditation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle and coordinate Freedom of Information (FOI) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR.
• Advise and support colleagues on data sharing and disclosure requests, including complex cases.
• Contribute to maintaining Lexcel accreditation through compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Process and track invoices in line with internal procedures and deadlines.

The Person:

• Strong knowledge of Data Protection legislation (GDPR and DPA 2018) and related compliance requirements.
• Experience handling FOI, SARs, and third-party data requests .
• Familiarity with Lexcel standards or similar quality assurance frameworks.
• Ability to work effectively across departments, providing clear advice and guidance.

Should this be an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out toLloyd Stanleyon (phone number removed)or email (url removed). We welcome referrals which could be worth 250 each so please also bear this in mind.

Legal Compliance Officer (Data Protection) - Harlow

£33.00 ph

Hybrid – 40% home working 60% office based

Full time

Job Purpose:
To assist the Legal Services department in ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and internal policies by delivering a range of general and specialist functions across all areas of the Service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) requests, and respond to all hybrid FOIA enquiries on behalf of the Council. Complex cases should be referred to the Legal Services Manager for guidance.
• Handle Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, escalating complex issues to the Legal Services Manager when necessary.
• Lead the coordination and response to both internal and external personal data sharing requests in line with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR, with support from the Legal Services Manager for complex matters.
• Oversee the processes required for maintaining compliance with the Legal Service’s LEXCEL accreditation, including managing reaccreditation activities.

To find out more information please contact Abbie at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Berry Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Compliance Officer to join a well-established local authority team based in Harlow. This temporary assignment offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical compliance and governance functions within a public sector legal environment.

The role requires on-site presence for three days per week, increasing to four days from January 2026.

This role is to work 22.5 hours per week.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will support the legal services function by ensuring statutory and organisational compliance across data protection, information governance, and legal accreditation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and respond to Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests, including hybrid cases involving multiple departments.
• Lead on Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Handle internal and third-party personal data sharing requests, assessing legal bases and exemptions.
• Oversee compliance processes for LEXCEL reaccreditation, including file reviews and reporting.
• Process and track invoices using internal systems, ensuring prompt payment and accurate records.

Duties Include:

• Coordinating hybrid FOIA requests and ensuring statutory deadlines are met.
• Advising departmental FOI officers on exemptions and compliance procedures.
• Drafting SAR responses and liaising with departments to validate data sharing requests.
• Conducting LEXCEL-compliant file reviews and generating reports for the Legal Services Manager.
• Maintaining invoice records and liaising with Finance to ensure timely processing.

The idea candidate will:

• Demonstrable understanding of legal practice compliance and public sector governance.
• Proven experience handling FOIA, SARs, and third-party data requests.
• Strong working knowledge of the Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR, FOIA 2000, and EIR 2004.
• Comfortable with hybrid working arrangements, with flexibility for full-time office presence if preferred.

If you are a detail-oriented legal professional with a strong grasp of data protection and compliance, Berry Recruitment would welcome your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

**Be visionary**
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
**Job Description**
**Company Overview:**
Qioptiq designs and manufactures market leading Optronic solutions for Defense & Aerospace applications. Key markets include head up displays for commercial airliners, helmet mounted displays for 4th & 5th generation fast jet platforms, night vision for the dismounted soldier, and advanced electro-optics for airborne, maritime and vehicle platforms. Our diverse product range are enabled by the development and application of innovative technologies and engineering solutions.
**Job Outline:**
Responsible for assisting the Legal & CBU Contract Lead in managing contracts and contract negotiations on behalf of the senior management team and their functions in accordance with appropriate laws and Teledyne Corporate policy.
To protect and promote Teledyne's commercial and contractual position and to uphold appropriate local policies and processes including audit and support the preparation of bids and other business agreements.
To assist Teledyne project teams with post contact award contract management, in particular advising on the need to raise appropriate change controls when necessary so as to maximise the company's commercial position and minimise scope creep.
**Main Duties**
Provide commercial advice to the business which supports the delivery of the Teledyne business plan and at all times commercially protects the best interests of the company
Provide commercial and contractual input on the preparation and submission of quotations and proposal documents covering all commercial aspects (principally on terms and conditions) in order to minimise risk to the company in accordance with Teledyne Corporate policy.
Undertake commercial and contractual negotiations with customers and suppliers in conjunction with sales, bid, project and procurement teams.
Audit to ensure all commercial and contractual practices are in accordance with Teledyne Corporate policy. This includes support to any Corporate Internal Audit site visit.
Notify the CBU Contracts Lead of any commercial and contractual updates with recommendations and local actions to implement.
Review, negotiate and conclude a range of agreements, including customer and supplier agreements, non-disclosure agreements, loan agreements and third party sales channel agreements.
Create effective working relationships, functionally and cross-functionally, across the organisation in order to deliver outstanding results, including ensuring strong interactions with other compliance and commercial services functions such as Intellectual Property, Export compliance and Security.
Work with the business divisions and other key stakeholders to raise commercial awareness and ensure full visibility of and adherence to the Teledyne corporate policy requirements.
Ensure high quality customer service to both internal and external customers be maintained at all times and maintain all records and documents accurately and effectively.
#Qioptiq #LI-ON1
**Personal Specification:**
+ Relevant degree preferred
+ Excellent administrative capability
+ Experience in a relevant business or commercial role
+ An ability to work with standard and non-standard forms of contract and commercial clauses
+ Experience in leading contract negotiations
+ An ability to manage workloads
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required
+ Aviation/defence, UK government, DEFCONs, FARS/DFARS (desirable).
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
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You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day **.**
Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Legal Compliance Officer Job Purpose: The Legal Compliance Officer ensures that the organization operates within the law and adheres to regulatory standards. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective compliance programs, conducting audits, and advising on legal risks and obligations. The officer serves as the primary point of contact for legal and compliance matters across the organization. Reporting to: Head of Business Administration Direct Reports: None ___ Key Responsibilities: Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and interpret new and existing laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the business. Policy Development: Draft, review, and update company policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. Training & Education: Conduct regular training sessions and workshops to promote compliance awareness among employees. Risk Assessment: Identify and assess areas of compliance risk; implement corrective action plans to resolve issues. Audits & Investigations: Lead internal audits and compliance reviews; investigate potential compliance violations. Reporting: Prepare and submit compliance reports to regulatory agencies and senior management as required. Legal Advice: Provide legal counsel on business activities, contracts, and internal operations as needed. Liaison Duties: Act as liaison between the company and regulatory/government bodies. Ethics & Integrity: Promote a culture of ethics, transparency, and accountability within the organization. ___ Personal Attributes: Minimum 5 years of experience in a compliance, legal, or regulatory role Ability to communicate on all levels in a clear and concise manner both verbally and electronically Ability to travel outside of the UK as and when required ___ Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field (JD or equivalent preferred) Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar certification preferred Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, AML, etc.) Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment ___ Location: The jobholder is required to be located at Hanwha Vision Europe Ltd, Heriot House, Heriot Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9DT – Our normal office hours are 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday, but the jobholder may be required to work outside of these hours as and when required to meet business needs. The role may also include travel outside of the UK from time to time.

Legal Compliance Officer

Job Purpose:

The Legal Compliance Officer ensures that the organization operates within the law and adheres to regulatory standards. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective compliance programs, conducting audits, and advising on legal risks and obligations. The officer serves as the primary point of contact for legal and compliance matters across the organization.

Reporting to:

Head of Business Administration

Direct Reports:

None

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Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and interpret new and existing laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the business.
• Policy Development: Draft, review, and update company policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Training & Education: Conduct regular training sessions and workshops to promote compliance awareness among employees.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess areas of compliance risk; implement corrective action plans to resolve issues.
• Audits & Investigations: Lead internal audits and compliance reviews; investigate potential compliance violations.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit compliance reports to regulatory agencies and senior management as required.
• Legal Advice: Provide legal counsel on business activities, contracts, and internal operations as needed.
• Liaison Duties: Act as liaison between the company and regulatory/government bodies.
• Ethics & Integrity: Promote a culture of ethics, transparency, and accountability within the organization.

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Personal Attributes:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a compliance, legal, or regulatory role
• Ability to communicate on all levels in a clear and concise manner both verbally and electronically
• Ability to travel outside of the UK as and when required

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Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field (JD or equivalent preferred)
• Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, SOX, HIPAA, AML, etc.)
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

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Location:

The jobholder is required to be located at Hanwha Vision Europe Ltd, Heriot House, Heriot Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9DT – Our normal office hours are 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday, but the jobholder may be required to work outside of these hours as and when required to meet business needs. The role may also include travel outside of the UK from time to time.