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Senior Solicitor (Information Governance) (Full Time) (Permanent) - REN14646 - Renfrewshire Council - the development Senior Solicitor (Information Governance) (Full Time) (Permanent) - REN14646 with Renfrewshire Council in the development is a people-focused role involving work to appoint a permanent Senior Solicitor (Information Governance) Working within Legal and Democratic Services will be part of Information Governance Team. Responsibilities: The advert points to the post holder will provide specialist legal advice on all areas of information governance such as data protection and freedom of information compliance, deliver training/briefings, as required and discharge a significant corporate role by assuming responsibility for the management, investigation and evaluation of information security incidents, The post holder will also lead on the resolution of complex legal matters, oversee Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and draft data processing/sharing agreements and confidentiality agreements, date professional knowledge in all information governance legislation matters, and carry out a range of tasks within a broad remit and manage a demanding varied and extensive workload with minimum supervision, with emphasis on safe, respectful support. Requirements: Suitable applicants may bring it is essential that maintain an up to date professional knowledge in all information governance legislation matters, must hold a current Practising Certificate and will desirably have experience of dealing with data protection and information governance issues, Comprehensive knowledge of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and Data Protection law is essential, and It is also essential that have effective interpersonal, communication and report writing skills, are computer literate with the ability to use a range of software packages together with the ability to work as part of a team. Employment details: work alongside the Managing Solicitor (DPO) and Assistant Managing Solicitor (Depute DPO) in the development, implementation and review of strategies or plans, policies, procedures and guidance in relation to all areas of information governance risk, including Artificial Intelligence and provide specialist legal advice on all areas of information governance such as data protection and freedom of information compliance, deliver training/briefings, as required and discharge a significant corporate role by assuming responsibility for the management, investigation and evaluation of information.
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Senior Solicitor (Information Governance) (Full Time) (Permanent) REN14646
Salary and benefits
£51,647 - £54,786 per year
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the development
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£51,647 - £54,786 per year
Number of openings
1
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- Senior Solicitor (Information Governance) (Full Time) (Permanent) REN14646
Job Reference: MYJOBSCO-20260701-F8B6B3BF
Job Closing date: 31 July 2026
Source:Renfrewshire Council