Data Protection Specialist

1 week ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeePrivacy Full time €110,000 - €140,000
Job Opportunity: Data Privacy Expert

A critical role within our Risk & Compliance department, this position will oversee all aspects of data protection compliance.

Working closely with legal teams and business support services, the successful candidate will ensure internal and client-facing operations meet GDPR and other related data protection and privacy law regulatory standards.

This is a strategic thinking role that requires strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to risk management.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Internal Compliance: Oversee and maintain internal data protection policies and procedures.
  • DSARs: Manage data subject access requests and ensure timely responses.
  • Data retention: Support on data retention projects in line with firm policy.
  • DPAs & notices: Review client and vendor data processing agreements, privacy notices, and contractual clauses.
  • Security questionnaires: Assist with response to client information security questionnaires and assessments.
  • Regulatory support: Support the organization during regulatory investigations or data breach incidents.
  • DPIAs: Conduct privacy impact assessments for new services and technologies.
  • ROPA: Develop the organization's Record of Processing Activities.
Training & Awareness:
  • Deliver tailored privacy training to legal teams and support staff.
  • Promote privacy-by-design principles in client engagements and internal projects.
Regulatory Engagement:
  • Act as the firm's point of contact with regulatory bodies.
  • Monitor changes in data protection laws and advise on implications for the organization and its clients.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Relevant 3rd level qualification in corporate law/data protection law or related field.
  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience in privacy law, ideally within a corporate law firm or advising corporate clients.
  • Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing data protection risk and compliance framework.
  • Professional certification (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) is highly desirable.
  • In-depth knowledge of GDPR, Irish Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018, and international privacy frameworks.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary structure.
  • 25 days annual leave.
  • Leading hybrid working policy.
  • Immediate pension scheme.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • TaxSaver and Bike to Work scheme.
  • Full gym and wellness programme.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Wide-ranging opportunities for involvement in internal committees.
Job Details:
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable.
  • Employment type: Contract.
  • Job function: Engineering and Information Technology.
  • Industries: Law Practice.

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