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Data Protection Officer

Employer
Robert Walters
Location
England, Berkshire, Bracknell
Salary
£95000 - £115000 per annum + + car allowance and annual bonus
Closing date
12 Jun 2023

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Vacancy Type
Solicitors, In-House
Experience Level
Mid Level
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Company/Commercial, Data Protection
PQE
4-6 Years, 7+ Years
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Job Details


Reporting into the Head of Legal and Compliance, key responsibilities will include:

  • Set the strategy for the UK&I data protection compliance programme with regular updates to the relevant compliance committees.
  • Take responsibility for management of the data privacy compliance and governance.
  • Maintain a high profile of data protection compliance and understanding across all areas of the business.
  • Act as legal business partner to the whole UK and Ireland organisation, providing expert legal support and advice on a range of data protection related matters.
  • Provide regular updates and communication on data privacy to leadership teams and compliance committees.
  • Act as a point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders with respect to privacy matters.
  • Provide expert advice and legal support to management as well as to all business functions, taking into account the risk associated with the relevant data processing operations.
  • Liaise with the wider European DPO network to ensure alignment in strategy and interpretation of data protection and implementation of global tools and processes.
  • Raising awareness of data privacy and embedding a culture of accountability for data privacy compliance.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

  • England & Wales qualified lawyer with 5+PQE gained in private practice or within an in-house environment (however all candidates will be considered on merit).
  • Ability to implement privacy by design across the business demonstrating a clear understanding of how entities and business functions are impacted by data protection laws and standards.
  • Well organised, structured, dynamic and self-motivated.
  • Knowledge of FMCG/the pharmaceutical or life sciences would be an advantage but is not essential.
  • Knowledge of data protection within the context of digital channels and social media.
  • The ability to deliver pragmatic solutions and high-quality work under pressure.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, ability to interact with all levels in the organisation.

    • For further information or a confidential discussion, please reach out to Julia.Khong@robertwalters.com

    Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

    Company

    Established in 1985, the Robert Walters Group is one of the world’s leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies with an international network of 44 offices in 21 countries. In the UK we specialise in the placement of permanent, contract and temporary positions across all levels of seniority and recruits across the accounting, finance, banking, IT, HR, legal, sales & marketing, secretarial and support disciplines.

    Our specialist legal recruitment division provides a complete, fully integrated service that focuses on the placement of legal professionals into private practice, in-house and the public sector markets. Jobs at all degrees of seniority are covered, from newly-qualified lawyers to partner level, either on a locum, contract or permanent assignment basis.

    Our extensive global network of offices allows us to place UK qualified lawyers overseas and internationally qualified lawyers in the UK. As part of the Robert Walters brand, the legal division is recognised worldwide and is associated with great expertise in our field and an unshakeable commitment to providing the best possible service.

    For further information about the career prospects we can offer you, please visit our website:

    www.robertwalters.com/legal

    Company info
    Telephone
    020 7379 3333
    Location
    11 Slingsby Place
    St Martin¹s Courtyard
     London
    WC2E 9AB
    United Kingdom
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