Temporary Legal & Governance Assistant

Temporary Legal, Data Protection & Information Governance Assistant

Borehamwood | Hybrid Working

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Are you an organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and an interest in legal services, data protection and compliance? This is an exciting opportunity to temp in a varied role supporting our Legal and Information Governance teams.

The Role

As Legal, Data Protection & Information Governance Assistant, you will provide essential administrative and coordination support across a range of legal, regulatory and information governance activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the administration of legal matters, including claims, inquests, investigations and regulatory enquiries. Coordinating Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and supporting data protection processes. Assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), information security incidents and compliance activities. Managing shared mailboxes, responding to enquiries and ensuring requests are appropriately prioritised. Maintaining accurate records, trackers, action logs and electronic filing systems. Coordinating meetings, preparing documentation and monitoring deadlines. Processing external legal invoices and maintaining accurate expenditure records. Liaising with internal teams, external legal advisers, suppliers and other stakeholders.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, professional environment and wants to develop their knowledge of legal services, data protection and information governance.

About You

We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and confident managing multiple priorities. You will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience in an administrative, coordination or business support role. Avaliable immediately Excellent organisational, communication and time-management skills. Experience maintaining records, managing correspondence and tracking deadlines. The ability to research information, resolve routine queries and identify matters requiring escalation. A professional and confident approach when dealing with stakeholders. An interest in legal services, compliance, data protection or information governance.Knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 or experience within a regulated environment would be advantageous, although a willingness to learn and develop is equally important.

Interested? Apply today to start ASAP

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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