Data Protection Paralegal

Data Protection Paralegal

Team: Legal

Prolific

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates products and models.

The role

You will support the Legal and Infosec teams in implementing and evolving Prolific's data privacy compliance programme. Working across the business, you'll help ensure that personal data is handled responsibly and in line with applicable data protection laws, regulations, industry best practices, and our contractual and internal policy obligations. As Prolific continues to grow, you'll partner with teams across the company to embed a culture of privacy, transparency, and accountability into the way we work. This role is well suited to someone with a proactive approach, a genuine interest in data privacy, and the communication skills to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Knowledge of data protection principles and privacy frameworks (e.g. UK and EU GDPR)

• Experience assisting with an organisation’s data privacy compliance programme or initiatives

• Experience handling data subject rights requests (e.g., access, deletion, rectification)

• Experience partnering with a wide range of stakeholders, with the ability to engage, influence, and advise individuals at all levels of the organisation

• Attention to detail and well-developed analytical skills

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload

• An energetic and proactive approach with the ability to use initiative on tasks and projects

• A passion for data privacy

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