Deputy Chief Privacy Officer

Deputy Chief Privacy Officer

Globally Recognised Law Firm

Extremely Competitive Market Salary + Benefits

London Office + Hybrid Working

Our client, a globally recognised law firm, is actively recruiting for a highly experienced England & Wales Qualified Lawyer to join them on a permanent basis in London – working as their new Deputy Chief Privacy Officer.

You will be the Deputy to the Chief Privacy Officer – supporting in the delivery of appropriate data privacy/protection and governance strategies, policies and procedures and all legal/regulatory obligations.

As the successful Deputy CPO, you\’ll be responsible for (but not limited) the following:

– Supporting the CPO in the delivery of data privacy strategy

– Manage and provide day-to-day leadership and advice on global data incident response

– Leading on data protection regulatory reporting, developing and maintaining systems and processes

– Ensuring the safeguarding of individuals privacy and security

– Leading thorough investigations into data privacy and security issues

– Provide expert advice on the compliant handling of data (throughout its lifecycle)

– Design and champion data privacy and security training and awareness programmes

+ much more.

To be considered, you\’ll need to have/be the following:

– Be an England & Wales Qualified Lawyer, with a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience

– Have a recognised data privacy qualification and/or a significant amount of experience in data privacy (from a law firm, professional services or similar corporate environment)

– Have expert knowledge of international privacy laws

– Be experienced in advising on data aspects of data, technology and cybersecurity

– Have the ability to advice on strategies at a global level and mitigate risks associated with data privacy

For more information on this exceptional opportunity and to review a full job description, get in touch as soon as possible.