Solicitor

Stone King ,
Birmingham, West Midlands
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The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for an Information Law Solicitor to join our growing Information Law Team. The office location of the successful candidate is flexible, though occasional travel to other offices will be required. Candidates must be technically excellent but also commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development. They will be a team player with a strong client focused approach and excellent communication skills. The Information Law Team is a cross-sector team providing Data Protection, electronic marketing law and Freedom of Information Law advice in the context of laws in the Education, Charity & Social Enterprise and Business Sectors. Key Responsibilities General duties include, but not limited to: * Effectively manage an individual caseload (with supervision where appropriate). * Attend to clients of the Firm in the office or elsewhere if needed. * Work in a collegiate and collaborative way within the immediate Information Law Team and wider Firm * Communicate promptly and effectively both internally to colleagues and externally to clients. * Maintain your continuing professional development requirements and take an active interest in furthering your knowledge within the field of law. * To attend and be involved in preparation for marketing and business development events and activities. The Team Our cross-sector Information Law Team undertake a wide variety of work, such as: * Advising on GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA); * Individual rights under GDPR such as Subject Access Requests and FOIA requests; * Drafting data protection - related policies, privacy notices, consent mechanisms etc; * Data breach management and reporting; * Compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations particularly in relation to direct marketing and fundraising; * Handling complaints to the Information Commissioners Office; * Occasional development and delivery of training for clients; * Advising on and drafting data sharing agreements (and data processor agreements) in a commercial context, whether on a project specific basis or in connection with mergers in the Education, Charity & Social Enterprise and Business sectors. Our Firm We are an ambitious, collaborative and friendly firm recognised as leaders in our field with offices across the country and our culture is at the heart of what we do. Our ethos is based on understanding clients needs, being good listeners and looking at the big picture. Our people are our greatest asset and we pride ourselves in providing a supportive environment which cares about its people, recognising this has an immediate impact on the firms success. Location Location is flexible but ideally the successful candidate will be based in either of our Bath, Leeds or London office. Please note, due to Covid19, this role will be based remotely so it is important that the candidate can work adequately from home. Reporting The post-holder will report directly to the Head of Information Law. Requirements * The successful candidate will be at least 2 years qualified with a passion for Information Law * Experience in commercial work is essential * An interest in business development * Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritise workload * Attention to detail * Ability to hit the ground running * IT literate including Office 2010 Benefits * Competitive salary * Cycle to work scheme * Employee Benefit Platform * Private Medical Insurance * Life assurance (4 x salary) * Pension scheme * 25 days holiday (in addition to statutory UK holidays). * Additional day allocated for CSR activities per annum. We actively encourage all staff to become involved with CSR activities, hold bi-annual whole firm away days, sector specific focus days and quarterly drinks events in each office.. Closing date: 26 June 2020 Adverts normally close at midday on the closing date, however vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received. Therefore we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Stone King LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity by encouraging all our staff to achieve their full potential and guaranteeing that all employment decisions are taken without reference to irrelevant information or discriminatory practices. Recruitment agencies please do not send us unsolicited CVs. If you do so, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly and your T&Cs will not apply.

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