Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Data Protection Paralegal at Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited in London will support the legal and data protection requirements of the business, focusing on processing Data Subject Access Requests and maintaining various data protection logs. The role demands a highly organized and proactive individual with strong administrative skills who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position operates under a hybrid working model and offers opportunities for career development and a range of employee benefits. The ideal candidate will have a background in legal or data protection settings and a keen interest in global data protection laws.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the day-to-day legal and data protection requirements of the business, including processing Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) and maintaining associated logs.
- Process Erasure Requests and maintain the Erasure log and other associated logs.
- Assist with investigatory work required to respond to enquiries or complaints from customers and/or Data Protection Authorities.
- Draft responses for enquiries from clients, prospective clients, and staff.
- Maintain internal data protection logs, including personal data breach log and vendor data sharing log.
- Conduct obfuscation checks and quality assurance checks.
- Review and proofread legal documentation.
- Assist with legal and data protection research.
- Complete and maintain Data Protection Impact Assessments and associated logs.
- Archive and organize contracts and data protection documentation.
- Assist with vendor management review process.
- Communicate with developers and stakeholders for new/revised data protection documentation.
- Assist with general office administrative tasks.
Key Skills:
- A professional qualification or certification in data protection is desirable (e.g., IAPP’s CIPP E/M/T).
- 1+ years of experience in a legal setting or data protection is desirable.
- Basic understanding or interest in global data protection/privacy laws and regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Jira and Confluence is desirable.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Excellent communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Company Overview Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBKR) is a global financial services company headquartered in Greenwich, CT, USA, with offices in over 15 countries. We have been at the forefront of financial innovation for over four decades, known for our cutting-edge technology and client commitment. IBKR affiliates provide global electronic brokerage services around the clock on stocks, options, futures, currencies, bonds, and funds to clients in over 200 countries and territories. We serve individual investors and institutions, including financial advisors, hedge funds and introducing brokers. Our advanced technology, competitive pricing, and global market help our clients to make the most of their investments. Barron's has recognized Interactive Brokers as the #1 online broker for six consecutive years. Join our dynamic, multi-national team and be a part of a company that simplifies and enhances financial opportunities using state-of-the-art technology. Interactive Brokers (U.K.) Limited, based in London, seeks a bright and organised professional to serve as a Paralegal to work on global data protection, regulatory and corporate matters. This position requires a highly organised, motivated, and proactive person who pays attention to detail, can multitask and quickly adapt to a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will also have strong administrative and teamworking skills. We currently operate a hybrid working model in one of the most iconic City of London towers on Fenchurch Street. And you will be pleased to hear we offer lunch from a selection of vendors every day you are in the office.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Support the day-to-day legal and data protection requirements of the business, including: processing Data Subject Access Requests (“DSAR”), this includes but is not limited to, collecting/gathering all relevant personal information and documents, redacting documents, drafting the initial DSAR response and maintaining the DSAR log and other associated logs; processing Erasure Requests as well as maintaining the Erasure log and other associated logs; assisting with carrying out investigatory work required to respond to enquiries or complaints received from customers and/or Data Protection Authorities; processing and drafting responses for enquiries from clients, prospective clients, members of the public or Interactive Brokers’ members of staff; maintaining other internal data protection logs, including the personal data breach log and the vendor data sharing log; and conducting obfuscation checks and other required quality assurance checks. Review and proofread legal documentation. Assist with legal and data protection research. Assist with completing and maintaining Data Protection Impact Assessments, Transfer Impact Assessments, Legitimate Interest Assessments, and the associated logs. Archive and organise contracts and data protection documentation, including uploading and organising within the Legal Agreements Database. Assist with vendor management review process, including conducting initial reviews and collating respective agreements and documentation. Communicate with developers and key stakeholders for the implementation/rolling out of new/revised data protection documentation. Assist with general office administrative tasks.
Skills And Qualifications A professional qualification or certification in data protection is desirable, such as IAPP’s CIPP E/M/T. Ability to thrive in a high-growth business and maintain a high standard of attention to detail. 1+ years of experience in a legal setting or data protection is desirable. Basic understanding or interest in global data protection/privacy laws and regulations. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Jira and Confluence is desirable. Fluent in English; any additional languages are a plus. Excellent communication skills.
Location and hours: 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 8AF 9 am – 6 pm, Monday–Friday
Benefits Career support and development Salary commensurate with experience Performance-based discretionary cash bonus scheme Discretionary stock grant Group Life Assurance cover Group Income Protection Occupation pension scheme based on Gross earnings Hybrid working model* Above statutory annual leave, increasing with service We currently offer daily company-paid lunch and healthy snack options throughout the day (when working from the office) Access to Private Medical Insurance, Dental Plan and/or Health Cash Plan (including dependants) * Corporate events Travel season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme. on successful completion of the probation period Interactive Brokers is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to offering employees a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. If you have what it takes to become part of our London office team, please apply today! Interactive Brokers (UK) values in promoting, monitoring, implementing best practices, policies and procedures and culture in adhering to and promoting the FCA Consumer Duty with the organisation.