Data Protection Specialist

Data Protection Specialist

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Assess and respond to HR-related regulatory complaints and privacy incidents.
  • Company: Join a rapidly growing company with cutting-edge products and a global reach.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Work in a supportive team focused on enhancing global HR privacy programs.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in data protection while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.
  • Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 5+ years of privacy experience and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

Contract Term: 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Work location: Ireland or UK

The Team

We are looking for a Data Protection Expert to join the Office of the Data Protection Officer (“ODPO”). The ODPO is part of the Digital Regulatory Compliance team sitting within the wider Legal Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a privacy professional to further develop their career in a company that enjoys hyper growth on a truly global scale and cutting edge products and features. This is a Specified Purpose Contract that will be based in Dublin or London.

Responsibilities

  • Perform end-to-end assessment, triage and response for all HR-related regulatory complaints and for all HR-related escalations to the ODPO;
  • Support the evaluation of, and response to, potential privacy incidents and data breaches;
  • Work closely with internal teams providing data protection advice and guidance to drive continuous enhancement of the global HR privacy program;
  • Support the Payment DPO in the execution of the DPO regulatory tasks;
  • Work closely with the Global Legal Privacy Payment team providing required data protection advice and supporting the implementation and continuous enhancement of the payments compliance privacy program.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • UK or EU qualified Lawyer with 5+ years of privacy related legal experience.
  • Knowledge of privacy laws and payments industry data protection standards, including UK GDPR and EU GDPR.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in employment law and PCI-DSS.
  • CIPP certification in one or more jurisdictions.

Data Protection Specialist employer: Sailglobal

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing company that prioritises employee development and offers a collaborative work culture. As a Data Protection Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge environment in either Dublin or London, where your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing global HR privacy programs. With a focus on continuous improvement and innovation, this role provides a unique chance to advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the field of data protection.

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Contact Details:

Sailglobal Recruitment Team

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