Paralegal - Data Privacy Analyst

• Knowledge and experience of data protection compliance work.  
• Experience of using eDiscovery tools, such as Relativity.
• Prior experience working within a law firm, in-house legal team or in another professional services environment.
• Experience of using or interest in the use of AI in a legal context.  

A&O Shearman are hiring for a Paralegal - Data Privacy Analyst to join the Data Privacy team in Belfast.

The key aspects of the role:

• Supporting the work of the team, including in relation to its market leading AI and data governance programme.
• Gathering, analysing and interpreting data to directly support the Data Privacy Team’s advisory and operational work, including handling individual rights requests.
• Maintaining and reporting on documentation required to be maintained under applicable Data Protection Laws and to demonstrate compliance with applicable data protection laws, liaising with other teams globally.
• Managing and maintaining specialist privacy software as part of the firm’s GDPR compliance and record-keeping requirements.
• Triaging requests for support, addressing common queries and seeking support from the team as required.
• Contributing to the development and upkeep of the firm’s global data privacy policies, guidance and pro-forma documentation, playing a direct part in shaping the standards and frameworks that underpin the firm’s data privacy compliance.
• Maintaining regulatory registration and notification requirements.
• Assisting with preparation of communications, presentations and training materials for the Data Privacy Team and others.
• Supporting the Data Privacy Team in delivering the firm’s global privacy compliance programme.
• Co-ordinate and maintain logs, records and trackers to support effective decision-making and demonstrate legal and regulatory compliance.
• Conducting research to support the work of the team and the needs of the global business.  

To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits | A&O Shearman careers

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