Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Officer c £70,000- £80,000 + BensHybrid working minimum 2 days in the office , near CoventryWe are exclusively working with a well renowned British organisation based near Coventry in the Midlands. The organisation is now seeking to recruit a qualified lawyer with extensive Data Protection experience.The role:You''ll be the organisation''s Data Protection Officer (DPO) and main contact for Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulation (PECR) issues for the organisation and subsidiaries. This role combines strategic oversight with technical expertise, leading a small team responsible for delivering high quality legal and compliance advice, primarily in relation to data protection, regulatory compliance and procurement.Requirements of the role:You''ll be a qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate and significant post-qualification experience, including strong expertise in commercial contracts, procurement and complex legal problem-solving. With a recognised data protection or privacy qualification, you''ll bring deep knowledge of GDPR and PECR, and the confidence and experience to act as a Data Protection Officer, providing strategic oversight and ensuring robust organisational compliance. Highly commercially aware, you''ll balance risk with business priorities while offering clear, pragmatic advice on emerging legal and regulatory issues.An influential and engaging communicator, you''ll build strong relationships at all levels, bringing the ..... full job details .....