UK Legal Consultant Privacy Policy and Terms (DEFRA Microchip Compliance) – Contract to Hire

We are looking for a UK-based legal consultant or paralegal to review and update our website Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Cookie Policy to ensure alignment with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and DEFRA requirements for pet microchip databases. Our platform operates a UK microchip registration and lookup system for pets. This role is focused on practical compliance, not theoretical legal analysis. What You’ll Do • Review our existing: o Privacy Policy o Terms of Service o Cookie Policy / consent language • Update and adapt language to align with: o UK GDPR & Data Protection Act 2018 o DEFRA expectations for microchip database operators • Flag and correct any non-compliant or risky claims (e.g. “DEFRA compliant / recognised” wording) • Provide publish-ready documents we can deploy on the website • Deliver a short checklist of: o What is compliant o What needs to be adjusted operationally (if any) What We Provide • Access to our website and current policies • Clear explanation of how our system works • NDA (if required) Required Experience • UK-based (required) • Legal background as a paralegal, legal consultant, or solicitor • Experience drafting or reviewing: o Privacy Policies o Terms & Conditions o Cookie Policies • Strong understanding of: o UK GDPR o Data Protection Act 2018 o Cookie / consent requirements (PECR) Nice to Have • Experience with regulated platforms, registries, or lookup databases • Familiarity with the pet / veterinary / animal welfare sector Deliverables • Updated Privacy Policy • Updated Terms of Service • Updated Cookie Policy • Short compliance checklist (1–2 pages) Engagement • Open to fixed-price or hourly (please propose) • Short-term project with potential follow-up work To Apply, Please Answer 1. Are you currently based in the UK? 2. Briefly describe your legal background. 3. Share an example of similar policy work (link or description). Apply tot his job Apply tot his job

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