PERMANENT POST: GRADE10 (£51,647.44- £54,786.44)

RENFREWSHIRE HOUSE, COTTON STREET, PAISLEY

Renfrewshire Council is seeking to appoint a permanent Senior Solicitor as part of our Information Governance Team.

You will work alongside the Managing Solicitor (DPO) in the development, implementation and review of strategies, policies, procedures and guidance in relation to all areas of information governance risk, including Artificial Intelligence. You will provide specialist legal advice on all areas of information governance such as data protection and freedom of information compliance, deliver training, as required and discharge a significant corporate role by assuming responsibility for the management, investigation and evaluation of information security incidents. You 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.

You must hold a current Practising Certificate,experience of dealing with data protection and information governance issues is desirable. Knowledge of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and Data Protection law is essential.

You will be able to carry out a range of tasks within a broad remit and manage a demanding varied and extensive workload with minimum supervision. It is essential that you have effective interpersonal, communication and report writing skills and are computer literate.

This role would suit anyone who wishes to gain or consolidate experience of working in a specialist area. You will enjoy access to flexible working options and our range of employee benefits, which include a wide range of retail and leisure discounts, and enrolment in the Strathclyde Pension Fund.

We offer enhanced support for working parents and carers and have achieved ‘Exemplary’ level for a Carer Positive organisation in recognition of our modern and flexible workplace practices, our Carers’ Leave policy and our Carers Connected network.We are a Disability Confident Employer.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post.

For an informal discussion about the role contact email Allison Black, Managing Solicitor (DPO) at Alison.Black@renfrewshire.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 5 July 2026

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