Head of Data Management

Head of Data – Legal – London – £120-140k

We are currently working with a global law firm that is actively recruiting for a Head of Data to join them on a permanent basis.

This is a crucial role that will work closely with Risk & Compliance, Governance and Business Systems teams, as well as with senior management across the firm.

This is a hybrid role with three days per week on-site.

• Driving forward the development and implementation of data policies, ensuring the firm stays compliant to regulatory requirements
• Improving data consistency by establishing a standard data taxonomy and dictionary
• Ensuring critical data assets are cleansed in order to improve data reporting
• Implementing new systems including knowledge management as well as records management
• Acting as chair of the firm’s data council
• Ensuring high data quality as well as seamless system integrations
• Identify potential data-related improvements and efficiencies, carrying out implementations where possible
• Ensuring that the wider business has a strong data culture and understanding of the importance and value of data

• Extensive experience in similar Head of Data roles
• Experience working in the legal industry
• Proven ability to create data strategy in complex environments
• The ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical teams
• Excellent stakeholder management experience, comfortable working with C‑suite and partners
• A proven track record of implementing improved data management systems
• Comfortable working in a greenfield environment

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Legal Services and Law Practice

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