Privacy Specialist (Remote, Legal)

Job summary

This role involves joining a global privacy team within a legal department, focusing on privacy, information security, and AI compliance. The position can be fully remote or a hybrid setup with some office presence in London or Winnersh.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the EU GDPR.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in privacy advisory roles and managing privacy programs.
• Proactive in identifying risks and driving mitigation projects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain privacy program assets, including documentation and policies.
• Respond to internal and external privacy inquiries.
• Support large projects by providing organizational assistance and research.
• Conduct supplier privacy reviews and partner with business units for privacy impact assessments.
• Negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with suppliers.
• Monitor emerging privacy and information security laws globally and assist in compliance implementation.
• Identify privacy risks and lead initiatives to address them.
• Conduct privacy audits and manage data subject access requests and data breach protocols.

Skills

• Familiarity with OneTrust 3rd Party Risk platform is preferred.
• Exposure to international privacy and information security laws is advantageous.
• Interest in technology, particularly SaaS and AI, is beneficial.
• Foreign language skills are a plus.

Education

• Relevant qualifications in privacy or legal fields are desirable.

Tools

• Experience with privacy management tools, particularly OneTrust, is preferred.