Information Commissioner's Office · 1 day ago
Director of Legal (Data Privacy & Advice)
London, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
£91K/yr - £105K/yrThe Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. They are seeking a Legal Director (Data Privacy Advice) to lead a team of lawyers, providing legal support on data protection and public law, and engaging with stakeholders in the tech industry and public sector.
Law Enforcement
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide senior leadership to an effective legal function which provides timely, robust, solutions-focused advice that enables the ICO to meet its strategic objectives and manages risk appropriately. Ensure proper governance, quality and ethical standards are met
Use initiative, be innovative and seek opportunities for strategic change to deliver world class legal advice and support the ICO’s objectives. Seek, encourage and recognise ideas and have the courage to take risks and change how things are done, challenging the status quo appropriately where required
Make effective, confident and timely decisions, involving relevant colleagues and consulting others where needed, articulating options and making recommendations for preferred courses of action
Take responsibility and be accountable for achieving the ICO’s strategic priorities, translating these into clear and deliverable objectives within the directorate. Providing the energy and drive to achieve them and deciding when change is necessary to re-align activity to meet the ICO’s objectives
Maximise resource efficiency across ICO Legal Service and deliver value for money. This will involve the continual review of activities and opportunities for improvement
Work with other senior colleagues to create long and short term strategic business plans and budgets, ensuring that they are joined up across the ICO and contribute to the achievement of the ICO’s goals by making the relevant connections throughout the wider ICO
Lead and manage a high performing team, communicating effectively to achieve staff engagement and being a visible and credible leader
In collaboration with the other Legal Directors ensure ICO in house legal resources work within a framework which promotes continuous professional development, and are motivated and supported to provide the highest possible standards of service
Promote team working, knowledge sharing and resource co-ordination across the ICO, working with other senior leaders to achieve these outcomes
Champion the development of staff, creating an inclusive environment which values diversity, encourages learning and development and identifies and acts where capabilities need to be improved
Develop and manage strategic relationships, both within and external to the ICO, in particular negotiating and influencing others to achieve desired outcomes
Represent the ICO and its values effectively at senior level in engagements and presentations nationally and internationally
Undertake corporate responsibilities as a senior leader in the ICO, such as leading or participating in steering groups and committees, and leading or chairing internal investigations or panels
Support, and where necessary deputise for, the General Counsel or other senior leaders, maintaining a strong insight and understanding of the work of ICO Legal Service, collaborating and supporting senior colleagues effectively
Act as Information Asset Owner for your directorate. Provide the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) with assurance that information assets are appropriately managed in line with legal requirements including data protection legislation, and ICO standards and procedures
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales or, in respect of Applicants qualified in a jurisdiction outside of England and Wales, must have an appropriate equivalent professional qualification and may be required to undertake the Solicitors' Qualifying Examinations (or apply and be granted an exemption of one or both parts) within a defined period
Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification
Substantial experience in a senior legal position
Experience of engaging and negotiating with senior external stakeholders
Ability to manage and supervise legal staff in inclusive and supportive manner
Knowledge of the regulatory environment and the public law framework, including the democratic, political and organisational context
Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise and delegate
Experience of the management and deployment of resources including budgets
Excellent analytical skills particularly in a data protection context
Experience of interpreting and applying complex legislation with particular emphasis on the legal framework required to support effective regulation
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills
Ability to seek out, manage and influence opportunities for continuous improvement and change
Experience of advising on complex strategic projects
Experience of analysing complex operational / statistical information and producing accurate / intelligent forecasts and plans
Benefits
Pay progression scheme.
Hybrid and flexible working options.
25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays.
Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year).
Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%).
Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more.
Health Cash Plan.
Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.
Company
Information Commissioner's Office
The ICO is the UK's independent authority set up to uphold information rights in the public interest, promoting openness by public bodies and data privacy for individuals.
Founded in 1984
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase