Data Security Skills
Ability to implement measures for securing data against unauthorized access.
Skill demand · ONS UK online job adverts
How common is legal and regulatory?
This requirement appears in 4.6% of UK new online job adverts in 2025. Its share rose by 0.9 percentage points compared with 2024.
The latest year is partial. Comparisons with full years need care. 2026 figures have not been published yet.Share of new adverts4.6%UK · 2025
Change in share+0.9 pp2024 to 2025
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What this skill category covers
Official detailed requirements in this ONS group
Policy Research and Governance Frameworks
Conduct policy research and develop governance frameworks to guide organizational and governmental decision-making.
Legal Documentation and Drafting
Prepare contracts and manage electronic common technical documents for compliance.
Penal System Operations
Managing correctional facilities and implementing justice system protocols.
Regulatory Compliance and Legal Frameworks
Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and compliance standards related to financial markets, corporate governance, consumer protection, and legal processes.
Privacy and Information Rights
Apply privacy laws and confidentiality standards to protect sensitive information.
Intellectual Property Management and Patent Processes
Manage intellectual property portfolios and patent processes to protect innovations and legal rights.
Property Law and Real Estate Regulations
Apply property law principles and manage real estate regulations to ensure compliance and protect ownership rights.
Governance Study Knowledge
Understanding of governance principles and practices for organizational management.
Electronic Discovery and Legal Research
Conduct e-discovery and use platforms like Westlaw for legal case analysis.
FCPA Compliance Standard Knowledge
Knowledge of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act compliance standards for business operations.
Maritime Law and Regulations
Understanding legal frameworks governing shipping and marine activities.
ONS Table 1 detailed requirements · SCO22.15. Shares can overlap because an advert may mention several requirements.
Roles that often need this skill category
Occupations where legal and regulatory appears most often in UK new adverts
| # | Occupation | Share of occupation adverts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prison service officers (below principal officer) Example titles: Prison officer · Prison warden · Borstal officer · Prison auxiliary | 71.2% | |
| 2 | Probation officers Example titles: Probation officer · Youth justice officer · Inspector · Chief probation officer | 34.6% | |
| 3 | Cyber security professionals Example titles: Cyber security analyst · Soc analyst · Ethical hacker · Security auditor | 27.9% | |
| 4 | Business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c. Example titles: Band 1 · Band 2 · Band f · Band g | 26.7% | |
| 5 | Legal professionals n.e.c. Example titles: Legal adviser · Law agent · Law clerk · Chief clerk | 24.8% | |
| 6 | Paramedics Example titles: Paramedic · HART paramedic · Paramedic technician · Emergency care practitioner | 23.3% | |
| 7 | Project support officers Example titles: Project support officer · PMO analyst · Team leader · Project analyst | 23.0% | |
| 8 | Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Example titles: Quality assurance manager · QA manager · Clinical auditor · Qualified person | 20.8% | |
| 9 | Elementary sales occupations n.e.c. Example titles: Basket man · Bill poster · Trolley boy · Bill sticker | 19.7% | |
| 10 | Shelf fillers Example titles: Shelf filler · Shop filler · Display hand · Night worker | 18.7% |
How related skills compare
Skills within Legal, Governance, Risk and Compliance
| # | Skill | Share of adverts | Change (pp) | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Risk and Safety Safety, Risk, and Incident Management Systems · Fire Safety and Emergency Response Systems · Business Continuity Planning | 29.8% | +3.7 pp | |
| 2 | Legal, Regulatory Compliance and Governance Regulatory Compliance and Transition Management · Contingency Planning Techniques · License Management Skills | 19.1% | +3.7 pp | |
| 3 | Legal and Regulatory Selected skill · Data Security Skills · Policy Research and Governance Frameworks · Legal Documentation and Drafting | 4.6% | +0.9 pp | |
| 4 | Regulatory and Compliance Immigration Law and Status Management · Border Control and Network Protocols · Safety Standards and Regulatory Compliance | 1.3% | +0.4 pp | |
| 5 | Professional Standards and Governance Ethical Principles | 1.2% | +0.2 pp | |
| 6 | Legal and Judicial Systems Criminal Justice Process Knowledge · Legal Injunction Processes · Court Staff Roles and Family Court Processes | 0.7% | 0.0 pp | |
| 7 | Electrical and Regulatory Systems Electrical Compliance Standard Knowledge | 0.3% | +0.2 pp | |
| 8 | Legal and Criminal Investigation Forensic Science and Engineering | 0.2% | 0.0 pp | |
| 9 | Enterprise Governance and Risk Impact Analysis Techniques · Competency and Technology Assessment Techniques · Business Ethics and Compliance Skills | 0.2% | 0.0 pp | |
| 10 | Manufacturing and Regulatory Systems Manufacturing Quality and Compliance | 0.2% | 0.0 pp | |
| 11 | Legal and Cybersecurity Cyber Law and Crime Regulations | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 12 | Healthcare and Regulatory Systems Health Privacy Compliance Skills | 0.1% | 0.0 pp | |
| 13 | Healthcare and Legal Systems Forensic Medicine Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 14 | Healthcare and Regulatory Compliance ICH Regulatory Guideline Knowledge · Clinical Data Standards · ICD-10 Medical Coding | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 15 | Legal and Professional Services Legal Practice Management Software Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 16 | Legal and Software Licensing End-User License Agreement Compliance Skills | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 17 | Healthcare and Safety Compliance Pathogen Transmission Knowledge · DGUV Standard Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 18 | Hospitality and Regulatory Compliance Alcohol Service Certifications | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 19 | Legal and Accessibility Standards Accessibility Compliance | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 20 | Legal and Cultural Systems Religious Freedom Principles Knowledge | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 21 | Standards and Interoperability Open Document Format Standards | 0.0% | 0.0 pp | |
| 22 | Electrical and Regulatory Compliance | 0.0% | 0.0 pp |
About these figures
How to interpret skill demand
Source: Office for National Statistics, UK online job adverts. Shares describe new adverts reporting the requirement. An advert may mention several skills, so their shares do not add up to 100%. A rise from 10% to 12% is an increase of 2 percentage points.
These figures do not establish a salary premium, proficiency level, or which skills are requested together. This page has no published skill-specific salary or location breakdown.
ONS · 2025 · partial year · 2026 figures have not been published yet. · Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS does not endorse Jobmundo.