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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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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 Environ.

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Legal Compliance Officer – Harlow Council 

Job Purpose:

To support the Legal Services department with statutory and organisational compliance through the provision of general and specialised activities across all areas of the Service.

The Role:

• To have responsibility for managing requests for information received under FOIA and EIR and to respond on behalf of the Council to all hybrid FOIA requests, seeking support from the Legal Services Manager in cases of complex requests.
• To have responsibility for responding to personal data requests (Subject Access Requests) made under DPA 2018 and GDPR, seeking support from the Legal Services Manager in cases of complex requests.
• To take the lead on managing and responding to internal and third-party personal data sharing requests under DPA 2018 and GDPR, seeking support from the Legal Services Manager in cases of complex requests.
• To be responsible for undertaking processes and requirements for compliance with and reaccreditation of the Legal Service’s LEXCEL accreditation.
• To have responsibility for the processing and prompt payment of invoices in accordance with agreed timescales using the Council’s systems

Duties Include but Not Limited to –

• Access and monitor information requests received under FOIA that require the disclosure of information from multiple departments/services of the Council (“hybrid FOIA requests”) using the Council’s electronic system.
• Ensure that hybrid FOIA requests are answered within the statutory timeframes.
• Draft and send response letter and disclosure of requested information to the FOIA requestor
• Provide advice and assistance to departmental FOI officers in relation to the answering of FOIA requests and any applicable exemptions, seeking support from the Legal Services Manager in cases of complex requests.
• Access and monitor personal data requests (“Subject Access Requests”) under DPA and GDPR using the Council’s electronic system.
• Draft and send the SAR response letter.
• Ensure that personal data requests are answered within the statutory timeframes.