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Paralegal - Data Governance

Anthony Collins Solicitors
West Midlands
3 weeks ago
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About the role and team




Are you looking to build a career in a fast-growing, specialist area of law?


Join our Data Governance team at Anthony Collins as a Paralegal and gain hands-on experience in an evolving and highly relevant area of law.


About the Role

Working closely with fee earners across the firm, you’ll support clients in health & social care, housing providers, charities, social businesses, and local government on key legal matters relating to data protection, confidentiality, and information governance.


This is an exciting opportunity to build your legal career while playing a crucial role in helping clients meet their compliance obligations under data protection laws and best practice.


 



About the candidate



 We’re looking for someone who is:


  • Proactive and organised – Able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and take ownership of responsibilities.
  • Detail-oriented – Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills, with a commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
  • A great communicator – Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and clients.
  • Tech-savvy – Comfortable using Microsoft Office and eager to develop IT skills in other relevant systems.
  • A team player – Someone who enjoys working collaboratively in a professional and supportive environment.

Previous experience in data protection, information governance, or legal administration would be beneficial, but we’re also open to candidates with strong legal skills looking to specialise in this area.

 

 What’s in It for You?



  • Career Growth – Gain hands-on experience in a niche and evolving area of law.
  • Learning & Development – Continuous training and professional development opportunities.
  • A Supportive Team – Work with experienced colleagues in a collaborative, purpose-driven firm.
  • Flexible Working – A balance that works for you, with hybrid and agile working options.
  • Meaningful Work– Make an impact by supporting clients who drive positive change in society.
  • 25 days holiday, 2 additional gift days at Christmas and Bank holidays
  • 3 days social purpose volunteering
  • Free access to a gym at the Birmingham office




About the firm



Anthony Collins Solicitors is a specialist law firm with a clear purpose – to “improve lives, communities and society". For over 50 years we’ve been successfully combining market-leading legal expertise with a commitment to excellence and long-term relationships underpinned by a strong set of values.

 

What makes Anthony Collins Solicitors distinctive, beyond simply being a sector-specialist law firm, is our people and the values we share. We’re extremely proud of the calibre of people that we attract; people who are inspired by our values, motivated by our vision and work with our clients to positively influence the society and communities we are building together.

 

Anthony Collins Solicitors is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.


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