The Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance Apprentice will provide overall support to the Risk & Compliance Team, specifically assisting the Privacy Team on a range of projects. The role will be focused on gaining experience in four core functions – data privacy, data security, regulatory compliance, and record keeping.
This role offers an impressive opportunity for someone wanting to start a career in data protection and privacy compliance. There will be ample opportunities to enhance your knowledge across data protection and regulatory compliance regulations in the UK, as well as across jurisdictions that the firm operates in.
In this role, you will report to the Director of Risk and Compliance and be line-managed and supervised day to day by the Data Protection Senior Analyst based in London. As a member of the Privacy Team, you will regularly liaise with our lawyers and other teams including IT Security and the wider Risk and Compliance teams.
As part of the apprenticeship, you will also study towards the Level 3 compliance and risk officer apprenticeship and can choose to also take the International Compliance Association (ICA) Certificate.
Summary of Duties include but are not limited to:
Privacy Team Support
Assisting with data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) on a variety of projects.
Coordinate and help the Data Protection Senior Analyst maintain the data privacy and security work streams and diligently record allocated tasks.
Supporting data breach investigations, assessing their impact, and ensuring appropriate.
Helping with research to identify data protection risks and escalating as required.
Assisting with data subject access requests (DSARs) and other rights requests under the GDPR.
Reviewing existing data processing activities to ensure they meet Dechert’s data protection requirements are documented appropriately within the firm’s compliance system.
General Support
Building effective working relationships with the analysts and wider Risk & Compliance team.
Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of changes to legislation and regulations.
Taking a keen interest to understand the structure of the firm, its practice groups, and our clients.
Other ad-hoc projects as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
IT skills in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Able to record data and effectively report on the data collected.
Attention to detail when working with large volumes of data.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to think critically and analytically.
Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet manner.
Education and experience
No prior experience required; however, a strong interest in Data Protection and Privacy compliance is essential.
Minimum 5 GCSEs, including 9 - 6 in Maths & English (or equivalent).
Minimum 3 A Levels with a minimum of B obtained (or predicted).
Working Schedule
As this is an apprenticeship role, the apprentice will be provided with a minimum of six hours learning or study time during working hours on a weekly basis.
The role will be 5 days in the office (Monday – Friday). The role will be a fixed-term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship.
