Purview Consultant

Job Title: Purview Consultant

Location: Remote with occasional site visits in London

Day Rate: £400-450/day (INSIDE IR35)

Contract Length: 6 months (extendable)

Data Privacy SME - Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the technical assessment of the legal firm's existing data security posture, identifying risks, vulnerabilities and gaps in data protection.
• Define the technical approach and implementation roadmap for deploying a new Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solution.
• Assess and configure Microsoft Purview capabilities to improve data discovery, classification, monitoring and protection of sensitive information.
• Identify data exposure risks and recommend remediation measures across Microsoft 365 environments, including SharePoint, OneDrive and Teams.
• Lead technical implementation activities, working with security, IT and compliance stakeholders to ensure the solution meets organisational and regulatory requirements.

Data Privacy SME - Required Experience

• Deep technical knowledge of Microsoft Purview, including hands-on experience configuring and implementing its security and information protection capabilities.
• Proven experience delivering technical assessments and implementing DSPM solutions or equivalent data security technologies.
• Strong understanding of data classification, sensitivity labels, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data governance and information protection.
• Experience assessing data exposure, access permissions and security risks across Microsoft 365 environments.
• Previous experience within a law firm or legal services environment is highly desirable, alongside the ability to lead technical delivery and engage with senior stakeholders.

Interviews: October 2026

Start Date: November 2026