Population Data Science Paralegal

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term position until March 2026 working full-time.

The Population Data Science department is a cutting edge research centre specialising in secure linked data analysis of health data sources. We are looking for a talented individual with a legal background to join to our team to help foster new and innovative research projects; who has a passion for innovation and developing technology and who enjoys the challenge of problem solving in a supportive team environment.

This is a new role and the post holder will help the department develop its legal capacity and equip us with the skills we need to grow our services. We are looking for an individual who can help support the work of the Legal Team ensuring legality and compliance of operations and managing the needs of the department and external stakeholders. The post holder will play an important role assisting in: the drafting of legal agreements, administrative duties and conducting innovative legal research in the areas of data protection legislation; a natural interest in new and emerging areas of data protection law for example AI, machine learning would be considered a benefit.

Experience of working within a legal environment, supporting legal professionals, preferably within a University or public sector environment. A background knowledge of the law / legal student would be desirable. Experience of working to deadlines, with the ability to collate and communicate (orally and in writing) relevant information in a succinct manner and the ability to maintain databases / document management systems or similar would be an advantage. Experience of drafting contracts/legal documents or data sharing agreements would similarly be considered a benefit. Required: high attention to detail, good organisational skills and the ability to complete assigned tasks effectively and promptly, be a team player and demonstrate initiative.

Please see the Job Description for an outline of the main duties of the job.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

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