Data Privacy Specialist

We are working with an international law firm with offices in Belfast who are recruiting a Data Privacy Specialist to work aside their Global Data Privacy Counsel and Data Privacy Manager within the Firm's Global Data Privacy Team.

Responsibilities:

• Review and amend Data Privacy terms.
• Review and amend data processing agreements with vendors.
• Perform Data Privacy Impact Assessments in respect of new initiatives and technologies.
• Conduct multi-jurisdictional surveys on Data Privacy topics.
• Assist with the development and updating of Data Privacy notices and policies.
• Develop and enhance global Data Privacy policies and procedures.
• Develop template documents, guidelines, and procedures to help streamline and standardize Data Privacy compliance throughout the member firms and affiliates.
• Assist with intra-group data transfer arrangements and related contracts.
• Assist with Data Subject Access Requests and similar data subject rights.
• Liaise with the Firm's Global Data Privacy Working Group, and other Firm bodies as needed.

Essential Criteria:

• Law Degree – Minimum 2:1.
• Newly qualified solicitor or legal professional with prior legal work experience.
• Data privacy experience is preferred but not essential.
• A positive team member and active contributor in a team environment.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and problem solving skills.
• Confidence to liaise with people at all levels of the firm.
• Exceptional attention to detail is a must.

Benefits:

• Market leading salary - commensurate with experience
• Exceptional benefits (private healthcare, income protection, life assurance)
• Annual Bonus
• Hybrid working

If you would be interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please contact Nuala Darragh on 07540310755, or email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.