Paralegal – AI and Data Compliance
Remote Recruitment
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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About the role
- Review and interpret AI programming practices and data-sharing protocols to ensure legal compliance.
- Assist in drafting and maintaining documentation related to AI system development and data governance.
- Monitor and assess regulatory developments (e.g., GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, AI Act) and advise on their implications for AI-based systems.
- Liaise with technical teams to ensure that data handling and usage practices comply with current legislation.
- Support the legal team in audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.
- Contribute to internal policies and training related to AI ethics, transparency, and data usage.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience as a paralegal, legal analyst, or in a similar legal compliance role.
- Understanding of data privacy laws such as GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, or similar.
- Familiarity with AI systems or ability to read and interpret AI-related technical documentation.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with legal and technical teams.
- A proactive approach to learning emerging technologies and legal frameworks.
- Access to a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer.
- Prior experience in UK or EU data regulation is highly beneficial (not essential).
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data privacy lawsGDPRUK Data Protection ActAI programming practicesdata-sharing protocolsAI system developmentdata governanceregulatory compliancerisk assessmentslegal documentation
Soft skills
research skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationproactive learningadaptability