Berry Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Compliance Officer to join a well-established local authority team based in Harlow. This temporary assignment offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical compliance and governance functions within a public sector legal environment.The role requires on-site presence for three days per week, increasing to four days from January 2026. Role Overview:The successful candidate will support the legal services function by ensuring statutory and organisational compliance across data protection, information governance, and legal accreditation frameworks. Key Responsibilities:Manage and respond to Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Environmental Information Regulation (EIR) requests, including hybrid cases involving multiple departments.Lead on Subject Access Requests (SARs) under the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR, ensuring timely and accurate responses.Handle internal and third-party personal data sharing requests, assessing legal bases and exemptions.Oversee compliance processes for LEXCEL reaccreditation, including file reviews and reporting.Process and track invoices using internal systems, ensuring prompt payment and accurate records. Duties Include:Coordinating hybrid FOIA requests and ensuring statutory deadlines are met.Advising departmental FOI officers on exemptions and compliance procedures.Drafting SAR responses and liaising with departments to validate data sharing requests.Conducting LEXCEL-compliant file review