Jobs at Dogs Trust – Data Protection

Job Description:

The Legal Team provides a broad range of legal advice (including Commercial, Marketing, Regulatory and Compliance) to the UK registered Charity. Dogs Trust is part of a wider group or charities including Dogs Trust Worldwide and Dogs Trust USA, which ensures that there are always interesting international considerations for the Legal Team.  There are currently five qualified solicitors within the team along with Compliance, Insurance and other legal professionals.The Head of Legal Services reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

This is an important role for a Paralegal to assist the Data Protection solicitor and Head of Legal Services with providing data protection advice to the Charity.  The work includes Subject Access Requests, DPIAs, handling breaches, drafting contracts and other ad hoc advice.

To be successful in this role you will have demonstrable paralegal experience, a UK Law degree (or GDL), and the ability to keep meticulous records.  You will work well within the Legal Team and the wider organisation, and will be able to demonstrate the ability to make decisions and act on your own initiative where required.

In return for this, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 9,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, either at application or interview stage, please contact us on jobs@dogstrust.org.uk.

Please note that this is a 12 month fixed-term contract opportunity.

Job Details:

Company: Dogs Trust

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Newport, Wales, UK

Application Deadline: N/A

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