End Date
Thursday 30 March 2023

Salary Range
GBP86,085 – GBP95,650

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Agile Working Options
Flexibility in when hours are worked, Job Share

Job Description Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join the Data Protection & IP Legal team. We are a highly collaborative, friendly and supportive team working closely with our business, Risk, and Legal & Secretariat stakeholders on projects which lie at the heart of the Group s strategy. In this role you will give proactive, enabling advice to senior business and Risk stakeholders and to the Legal & Secretariat Community by operating as a functional specialist.

Job Description

At Lloyds Banking Group, we re driven by a clear purpose – to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities.

We have an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join the Data Protection & IP Legal team. We are a highly collaborative, friendly and encouraging team working closely with our business, Risk, and Legal & Secretariat stakeholders on projects which lie at the heart of the Group s strategy. This role will give proactive, enabling advice to senior business and Risk stakeholders and to the Legal & Secretariat Community by operating as a functional specialist.

The role will be hybrid and can be based in any of our UK office locations and will report directly to the Head of Data Protection & IP Legal. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to upskill in data protection which is an area of increasing importance for the Group.

The role would suit someone who is legally qualified and who has a keen interest in data protection – previous data protection and brand/IP experience would be effective but not required; upskilling can be provided.

If you're interested in upskilling in the area of data privacy, IP and brand protection and, taking on a role with significant engagement with senior stakeholders and involvement in key projects and new business propositions which are central to the Group s strategy, then please come and join the Data Protection & IP Legal team.

Could you help us make this possible?

Join a highly collaborative team to advise business and Risk partners primarily on data protection matters as they may arise in any area of the LBG business. Supporting our Brand Protection team in their work to protect the identity and integrity of the LBG brands. Managing relationships with external legal counsel as well as helping to train and develop other LBG colleagues in this area of ever–increasing importance.

Your accountabilities:

• provide enabling, strategic and commercial legal advice and influential insight to our business and Risk stakeholders across Group and in Legal & Secretariat on data protection and brand matters as they arise in the context of:
• Data Protection: new business propositions; marketing and data analytics; AI, Machine Learning and Automated Decision–Making; M&A projects; commercial contracts; incident management; data sharing with third parties; financial crime initiatives; individual rights requests; HR issues; data claims & complaints; international data transfers; and
• Brand Protection: supporting the Brand Protection team and working with our external advisers in the protection and enforcement of our brand IP rights, particularly through handling our trade mark portfolio, supervising potential infringement of our trade marks, and advising on trade mark enforcement action.
• Support work which is fundamental to the Group s strategy, particularly to grow our business and focus on our existing business.
• Work closely with our business and Risk stakeholders in the identification, assessment, and mitigation of data privacy and brand legal risks.
• Support the Data Protection & IP Legal team s knowledge sharing and training activities, including participating in the monthly Data Virtual Legal Team and updating senior stakeholders on key developments as they happen.
• Work collaboratively with our key stakeholders, particularly those in the Chief Customer Office, Group Data Protection Office, Chief Data & Analytics Office and teams from across the Legal & Secretariat Community.

What we ll need from you.

• Applicants must be a fully qualified lawyer with a current practising certificate for a UK jurisdiction or equivalent legal qualification.
• A keen interest in data protection is crucial – previous data protection experience is preferable but not required.
• Collaborative, adaptable and a great teammate.
• Experienced in delivering enabling, high quality legal advice to multiple business areas and projects, and balancing competing demands.
• Strong commercial awareness with a customer focused approach.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills together with a pro–active approach to interacting with stakeholders and building your internal network with business and risk partners.
• Confident in providing constructive challenge and giving a view.

What can we offer you in return?

It is a very exciting time to join us! Together we'll continue our market leading, ground breaking transformation and you'll help us realise the Group's vision to be the Best Bank for Customers. Here, you'll grow as a person and develop your career.

As well as a competitive salary, you ll receive;

• Discretionary bonus and share plans
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension, where we'll give you up to a max of 15%
• 30 days leave plus bank holidays
• A flexible cash pot (4% of your base salary) to spend on benefits

.In return for your expertise, you'll enjoy our total dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We'll help you perform at your best today, so you can fulfil all your potential in the future

You will work in a team that is passionate about delivering high quality, specialist legal advice to the business and Risk stakeholders across the Group. You will work in a fast–paced area of legal and regulatory development and will get a fantastic opportunity to develop transferable skills and deepen your understanding of data privacy and brand protection. This is a very collaborative role and there will be significant engagement with Chief Data and Analytics Office, Group Data Protection Office, Chief Customer Office as well as legal colleagues from across the Legal Community. The team is very supportive and will be given guidance and on–the–job training as you meet our stakeholders and develop in this specialist area.

We're committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation.

Together we make it possible!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We're focused on creating a values–led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.