Jobs
We regulate an exciting industry that is driven by rapid changes in technologies and business models. If you like challenges and constant learning, then Phone-paid Services Authority may be the right organisation for you.
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We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
In House Counsel (part-time role)
The role
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Barrister or Solicitor, with a minimum of 3 years PQE, to join our small and dynamic legal team as In House Counsel. A key part of your role will be to support the Head of Investigations and Enforcement in ensuring the quality and timeliness of cases to tribunal. You’ll also be providing support and advice to our Investigations Oversight Panel as well as clerking support to the Code Adjudication Tribunals to facilitate legally sound decision making. Although our tribunals tend to be paper based, occasionally providers may exercise their right to have their case heard orally, in which case you would be required to support the Senior Counsel in the management of these accordingly.
The role is varied and broad and you’ll also have an opportunity to be involved in the development, implementation or review of current policy and published procedures, including our Code of Practice, Supporting Procedures and Guidance. On occasion, you will be required to draft, review or negotiate contracts and you will also perform the duties of a FOIA officer for the organisation. Training and support will be provided.
For more information about the role and a full job description and person specification please see the job statement.
The hours
This is a part time role of 3 days a week. We are happy to have discussions with the right candidate about working patterns.
To apply
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you! Please apply here.
If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Laura or Angela in our recruitment team at recruitment@psauthority.org.uk.
Data Protection Officer (part-time role)
The role
The Phone-paid Services Authority have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Protection Lawyer to join our dynamic organisation. The role will primarily be responsible for ensuring that we fulfil our obligations and requirements under UK and EU data protection law, in particular the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 and is suited to a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with at least 5 years PQE. The role has responsibility for regular reporting to the Audit Committee and will support the Board and Executive in achieving and maintaining compliance with data protection law.
The role will also support the General Counsel’s directorate in ensuring compliance with Freedom of Information obligations as well as providing advice and support on commercial and corporate law matters as required. The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with high intellectual capability and effective project management experience. A real self-starter who possesses a strong emphasis on professionalism, quality and timeliness of support.
For more information about the role and person specification please see the job statement.
The hours
This is a part time role of 3 days a week. We are happy to have discussions with the right candidate about working patterns.
To apply
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you! Please apply here.
If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Laura or Angela in our recruitment team at recruitment@psauthority.org.uk.