Locum Information Governance Solicitor

Locum Information Governance Solicitor – ASAP Start – Up to £55 per hour umbrella – Initial 6 months+ – South East

Venn Group’s specialist Legal team is currently recruiting for a Locum Information Governance Solicitor with a University in the South East
. The role will focus on providing expert legal advice on data protection and information governance matters
, including Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Subject Access Requests (SARs), Data Processing Agreements, and Data Sharing Agreements
, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and best practice.

Working within a small legal team, the postholder will provide pragmatic, solution-focused, and time-sensitive advice to senior stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective risk management across the institution.

• Position:
  Locum Information Governance Solicitor
• Duration:
  Initial 6 months with potential for extension
• Rate:
  Up to £55 per hour umbrella
• Working Pattern:
  Full Time, predominantly remote with occasional office attendance

• Providing practical legal advice on Data Protection and Information Governance matters
  .
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Data Processing Agreements, Data Sharing Agreements, and related contracts
  .
• Leading on DPIAs, UK GDPR compliance, and handling complex data protection issues
  .
• Supporting the University on general governance and regulatory compliance matters.

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in data protection and information governance
  .
• Confident in advising senior stakeholders, with excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  .
• Able to manage a varied caseload and work collaboratively within a small team.

For further information, or to apply for this role, please contact Louise Francis or Phoebe Maries on or email .

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.