Enforcement Lawyer – Specialist in Data Management / Policy

Requirements of the role

The role will include:

• Assisting the Enforcement Division’s Information Asset Owner and data management team with the provision of, and contributing your own, high-quality, practical legal advice and analysis on data management and related policy considerations, within the context of supporting Case Lawyers and multi-disciplinary case teams to deliver complex regulatory investigations.
• Supporting the development and implementation of the Enforcement Division’s data management policy and strategy and ensure its compliance with all applicable data protection laws and regulations (including UK GDPR, the DPA, FOIA, other legislation and regulations specific to the FRC’s work and the common law).
• Understanding and demonstrating best practice in complying with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies for the protection of personal, confidential and/or sensitive data.
• Supporting workstreams to implement updates to the Enforcement Division’s suite of policies and procedures on data management and related topics.
• Drafting practical advice and guidance for Enforcement case teams on data management and related topics arising from new and proposed legislative changes as well as developing good practice.
• Engaging with and working alongside lawyers from the FRC’s Legal Services Team and the FRC’s IT experts as and when required.
• Engaging with Government Departments, other regulators and other agencies on legal and policy issues relating to data management as required.
• Preparing and delivering training and presentations to Enforcement team members.
• Supporting with instructing specialist counsel to advise on legal questions relating to data management of high complexity or risk.

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