Information Governance Lawyer

Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with a growing local authority, based in Berkshire, which is looking to recruit an experienced Information Governance Lawyer to join its Legal & Information Governance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced non-qualified or qualified legal professional with strong information governance expertise to join a forward-thinking local authority. Role: Information Governance Lawyer Location: Wokingham / Hybrid Umbrella Rate: £35 - £60 per (experienced paralegal to qualified solicitor) PAYE Inc. Rate: £30.57 - £52.30

Key responsibilities

• Providing expert Information Governance and legal advice to senior leaders, officers and members on complex, high-risk and sensitive matters.
• Independently managing a varied caseload, advising on legal and policy developments, governance matters, committees and reports , while maintaining high professional standards.
• Supporting service improvement, staff development and cross-team collaboration , including coaching colleagues and deputising for senior legal leaders when required.

Key Requirements

• Be a qualified Solicitor; experienced Information Governance Officer (minimum 5 years’ recent experience); unqualified Lawyer/Legal Executive (CILEX); or senior Paralegal with strong Information Governance experience.
• Strong recent experience in Information Governance law within a public sector setting .
• A sound understanding of the legislative, regulatory and financial framework.

Benefits

• Hybrid working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.