WhatsApp Lead Data Protection Counsel

4 months ago


Dublin, Ireland WhatsApp Full time

Responsibilities

Analyse products, data-related policies and initiatives to provide focused practical legal advice and risk mitigation strategies for products across multiple jurisdictions

Provide legal, product, engineering, policy and other business teams with legal advice, support and guidance on data-related laws and regulations

Monitor and assess new developments in data protection and information security (i.e., new laws, regulations, important judgements, regulatory guidance, etc.)

Support WhatsApp's data protection internal compliance and ensure accountability under applicable data-related laws and regulations

Liaise with outside legal advisors and represent the company before regulators and other relevant parties in the EEA/UK

Work with wider legal team on EEA/UK regulatory and litigation matters

Minimum Qualification

Law degree

Minimum of 5 years PQE in data protection law, at a law firm, a data protection / other relevant authority and / or in-house legal team (applicable litigation, regulatory or more general product counselling experience will also be considered)

Proven in depth understanding of, and experience in advising on global data protection laws and in particular, GDPR and ePrivacy

Highly organised and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively while prioritising competing tasks

Excellent problem-solving, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

Strong drafting skills and attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under significant time pressure

Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new subject areas and translating that knowledge into actionable guidance

Preferred Qualification

Experience in ensuring internal data protection compliance and product conunselling

Advisory experience in adjacent areas of law such as DMA, DSA or OSA

Additional language skills beyond English


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