Overview

Service Care Legal are working with a local authority in Essex who are seeking a Legal Compliance Officer on a part-time basis with expertise in Data Protection and Information Governance to join their team on a temporary part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional with strong knowledge of GDPR, DPA 2018, FOIA, and EIR to make an impact within a busy legal services department.Role

Legal Compliance Officer (Data Protection)LOCATION: EssexCONTRACT: 6 months, 22.5 hours per week (3 days)RATE: £35ph umbrella / £31.45ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £28.06ph PAYE exc. Holiday payPlease note that this role would require on-site attendance.Responsibilities

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.The Person / Qualifications

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.If this opportunity is of interest, please reach out to Lloyd Stanley at (phone number removed) or email (url removed). We welcome referrals which could be worth £250 each, so please bear this in mind.Job InfoJob Title: Legal Compliance OfficerCompany: Service Care LegalLocation: EssexPosted: Sep 11th 2025Closes: Oct 12th 2025Sector: LegalContract: ContractHours: Full Time

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