Compliance Administrator / Data Access Control & Data Loss Officer

Job description

Description

The Opportunity:

We are currently recruiting for two Compliance Administators to join our Compliance and Incident Management team in Glasgow. Internally, the roles are titled Data Access Control Officer & Data Loss & Insider Threat Officer.

The purpose of each role is to safeguard our clients' information and protect the firm by improving data loss prevention & investigating potential insider threats.

These roles provide a fantastic opportunity to join a global team, playing a key role in the firm's wider Risk & Compliance function.

Both roles are full time, permanent opportunities, based in our Glasgow office with hybrid working.

Full job descriptions for both opportunities can be found below. All candidates will be considered for both roles in the first instance.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintain the firm's information barrier system to ensure compliance with confidentiality obligations.
• Grant legal and business users access to confidential matters on a case-by-case basis in line with client requirements and conflict conditions
• Conduct routine checks and audits of Risk & Compliance systems regularly and as needed
• Escalate suspected incidents in accordance with firm policy and client requirements
• Monitor for high-risk behaviours and anomalous user activity in compliance with local privacy and employment laws, triaging findings, and escalating appropriately
• Advise internal stakeholders on procedures, system behaviour, and control intent
  
  

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Strong stakeholder management; comfortable communicating at all levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365.
  
  

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
  
  

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

18-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English