Compliance & Legal Officer in Chertsey

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Compliance & Legal Officer to support our organisation’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of legal, regulatory, and ethical compliance across our European operations. The successful candidate will take a lead role in developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance frameworks, with a particular focus on EU regulations, GDPR, and the NIS2 Directive.

The position will also oversee corporate and operational policies, ranging from Modern Slavery and Anti-Bribery statements to Cybersecurity and Data Protection policies. Experience within the security or CCTV technology sector is desirable, but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor and interpret relevant EU and national legislation, including GDPR, NIS2, and related data protection and cybersecurity laws.
• Ensure ongoing organisational compliance with applicable labour laws, health and safety regulations, and corporate governance standards.
• Liaise with external regulators, auditors, and legal advisors as required.

Policy Development & Implementation

• Draft, review, and maintain a comprehensive suite of compliance policies and procedures, including:
• Data Protection and Privacy Policies
• Cybersecurity Policies
• Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking Statements
• Code of Conduct and Ethics Policies
• Health and Safety documentation
• Deliver employee training and awareness initiatives to promote compliance culture across the organisation.

Data Protection & Cybersecurity

• Oversee compliance with GDPR obligations, including data subject rights, DPIAs, breach reporting, and records of processing activities.
• Support technical and operational teams in preparing for NIS2 compliance, including risk assessments, incident reporting processes, and supply chain due diligence.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
• Prepare compliance reports and metrics for senior management.
• Advise management on potential regulatory changes and their operational impacts.
• Reviewing renewals of contracts such as cyber insurance and ensuring annual events are completed and logged on time e.g. H&S training.

Understand & review legal documentation

• Review basic legal documents from across the EU such as NDA’s, partnership agreements and building leases to ensure they protect the company’s interests.
• Identify and query abnormalities and potential risks in legal documents that will need further clarification from an external lawyer.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience (typically 3–5+ years) in a compliance, data protection, or regulatory role within the EU.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR, NIS2, and related EU regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with labour regulations, health & safety standards, and corporate governance.
• Excellent policy drafting and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and training abilities across all organisational levels.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Understanding of basic legal documentation.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)

Desirable

• Experience in or exposure to security, CCTV, or technology-based industries.
• Legal or compliance certification (e.g., CIPP/E, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or equivalent).
• Multilingual proficiency is an advantage.

Personal Attributes

• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Proactive and pragmatic approach to compliance challenges.
• Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance regulatory obligations with business practicality.
• Analysis documentation to make sound legal and business decisions.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape compliance strategy within a growing international business.
• Work across diverse policy areas and emerging regulatory frameworks such as NIS2.
• Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking compliance and governance culture.
• Be an integral part a great team.

Location:

The jobholder is required to be located at Hanwha Vision Europe Ltd, Heriot House, Heriot Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 9DT – Our normal office hours are 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday, but the jobholder may be required to work outside of these hours as and when required to meet business needs. The role may also include travel outside of the UK from time to time.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chertsey

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English