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Assistant Managing Solicitor
Full time Maternity Cover (Up to 1 Year)
Renfrewshire Council has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Managing Solicitor to join the Information Governance team within our Legal Services for a period of up to 12 months. The Council is currently operating hybrid working and offers excellent work/life balance, flexi time and flexible working options.
You will work gain experience as a Depute Data Protection Officer whilst working alongside the Managing Solicitor (Data Protection Officer) in the development, implementation and review of strategies or plans, policies, procedures and guidance in relation to all areas of information governance risk. You will manage the Records Management Officer and Information Officer and provide specialist legal advice on all areas of information governance such as data protection and freedom of information (FOI) compliance. In particular, you will assist with internal FOI reviews, deliver training/briefings, as required and discharge a significant corporate role by assuming responsibility for the management, investigation and evaluation of information security incidents. This is an excellent opportunity to develop an information governance specialism.
You must hold a current Practising Certificate and have experience of dealing with data protection and information governance issues. Comprehensive knowledge of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and Data Protection law is a must.
Additionally, you will have experience of leading on the resolution of complex legal matters and drafting data processing/sharing agreements. It is essential that you maintain an up-to-date professional knowledge in all information governance matters.
You will be able to carry out a range of tasks within a broad remit and manage a demanding, varied and extensive workload with minimum supervision. It is also essential that you have effective interpersonal, communication and report writing skills, are computer literate with the ability to use a range of software packages together with the ability to work as part of a team.
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check.
Closing date: 1st Oct 2024
Informal enquiries can be made to Allison Black, Managing Solicitor (DPO) on Alison.Black@renfrewshire.gov.uk
