At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Privacy Office to manage data protection compliance and conduct privacy assessments.
- Company: Leading global law firm with a commitment to privacy and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and mentoring within a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on privacy operations while working with innovative legal tech.
- Qualifications: Experience in privacy operations and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Privacy Analyst to join the Firm’s Privacy Office supporting the Firm’s practice groups and business services teams. You will play a critical part in delivering core privacy operation services to support our global data protection compliance program. As a senior analyst, you will work closely with the Senior Privacy Manager and other Privacy Office team members to operationalise privacy requirements, maintain key privacy documentation, conduct privacy assessments, administer data subject rights and contribute to privacy-by-design initiatives across the firm.
Key responsibilities
- Completion of privacy impact assessments and DPIAs, undertaking vendor and technology due diligence, in particular for AI and innovative legal tech tools.
- Coordinate and manage data subject rights requests, including DSARs, rights of erasure and other rights requests.
- Maintain Privacy Office template documentation, communications and records.
- Assist with data incident investigation and reporting.
- Provide pragmatic day-to-day guidance to colleagues, supporting projects, and business change initiatives while promoting privacy by design.
- Project manage internal initiatives aimed at improving internal processes to meet data protection compliance aims.
- Work with the Senior Privacy Manager to mentor less experienced team members.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
- Substantial experience working in a privacy operations function, preferably within a top tier global law firm or banking and finance industry.
- Proven experience applying UK and European data protection requirements in a business environment.
- Experience supporting and/or coordinating Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other data subject rights requests.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data protection requirements succinctly to a range of stakeholders.
- Collaborative team player with ability to maintain working relationships and influence stakeholders across different teams.
- Confident AI user with strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience producing reports, dashboards, metrics or management information would be advantageous.
Desirable
- German language skills.
- Knowledge of data protection laws outside of UK/Europe.
- IAPP (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT) or similar privacy certification.
- Experience with legal tech, AI, or data ethics frameworks.
Department Overview
The Legal Department is made up of both qualified lawyers and non-lawyers, exists to manage the firm’s risk exposure and to provide advice to the partners on a range of legal and compliance issues. The role of the Legal Department is to support partners and staff in pursuing the effective management of regulatory, legal, operational, and information security risk to preserve and maximise the value of the firm over the long term.
Inclusion
Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered on the basis of their merit alone. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background.
Summary Location: London Type: Full time
Senior Privacy Analyst employer: Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Freshfields is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Manchester that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the firm provides opportunities for professional development and encourages the use of cutting-edge technology in compliance monitoring. The inclusive culture and focus on merit ensure that all employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the firm's success.
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