Data Privacy Lawyer, Quality, Risk and Security

Basic information

Location

London

Business Line

Enabling Functions

Date published

02-Oct-#####

Req #

15842


Job description
Connect to your IndustryDiscover, investigate, influence. Our analytical skills are relied upon to ensure that Deloitte operates safely in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Are you searching for a new opportunity? Join us to showcase your skills and capabilities. We are part of a national department, operating out of both our Cardiff & London offices, and form a division of the firm’s Quality, Risk & Security (QRS) function, providing support to our client facing colleagues across the Deloitte network, keeping our business, and our clients safe from regulatory risk.The Quality, Risk and Security (QRS) community is an overarching identity for all the professionals who manage quality and risk for Deloitte. It comprises: Deloitte Business Security (DBS), National Quality and Risk Management (NQRM), Quality & Risk Operations (QR Ops), and Service Line Quality and Risk Management teams (including Switzerland) and is led by a dedicated partner who sits on the firm’s Executive. Within QRS, we use our skills and experience across a variety of disciplines to support a risk intelligent culture at Deloitte; enabling our partners and practitioners to deliver high quality services to their clients, minimising the administrative burden on our people, and acting as custodians of firm risk, security, ethics, and reputation.Connect to your career at DeloitteDeloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for a results driven individual to join the Deloitte QRS Legal and Deloitte Business Security (DBS) Privacy teams.You will report to the Director and Strategic Lead for Privacy & Confidentiality, working primarily with her, and alongside a small team of privacy lawyers and wider colleagues in DBS and QRS Legal and Quality & Risk Operations in the UK.   Deloitte’s in-house Data Protection team is responsible for providing Data Protection / Privacy advice and compliance support to the Firm.  A dynamic and flexible individual is required to help meet the increasingly high demands placed on this busy, exciting and innovative team.The role is a unique in-house opportunity blending technical and advisory work as part of an expanding team where you can have exposure to complex privacy issues across the Firm.  You will also benefit from ongoing training and structured development in a supportive culture.ResponsibilitiesReviewing and negotiating contractual data protection terms to support delivery of the firm’s diverse range of client services and its internal functions.Conducting data protection impact assessments to ensure the firm protects personal data when conducting a broad range of data processing activities.Providing data protection advice on internal and client-facing projects in support of the firm’s innovation and change agendas, including in relation to generative AI.Advising in relation to data incidents, data subject rights and regulatory requests, to help the firm manage its relationships with clients, data subjects and regulators.Horizon-scanning and preparation of guidance and training materials, to ensure the firm remains at the leading edge in an environment of fast-paced regulatory change.Dealing with cross-border data protection issues, with global clients and across the Deloitte Network.Supervising and developing junior members of the team to deepen our data protection expertise and build resilience.Working alongside diverse teams including in certain European geographies within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.Connect to your skills and professional experienceThe successful applicant will be a self-starter and quick learner with experience of Data Protection / Privacy (either in-house or in private practice) and a keen interest in developing further expertise in this area.   They will have experience in reviewing data protection agreements and clauses and be able to demonstrate the mix of skills and attributes that would enable them to make a real contribution to the Data Privacy team.   They will be required to react to a variety of issues as they arise in order to be a successful part of this unique team. The right person for this role will have:A thorough understanding of UK and EU Data Protection legislation, in particular the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and Data Protection Act 2018Experience of reviewing Data Protection clauses within agreementsAbility to interpret legislation and develop subject specific guidance /adviceAbility to undertake research as required and present findingsExperience of working in a fast-paced business environmentExperience of working with senior stakeholdersAn ability to work on your own and as part of a team with associated elements of peer review, team work and supervision of junior team membersClear and concise communications skillsExcellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and work accurately under pressure to meet deadlinesQualified Solicitor or equivalent with PQE experienceConnect to your business - Enabling FunctionsCollaboration is central to everything we do at Deloitte. From IT to HR, marketing and more, our teams help to support the wider business in everything they do. Bringing your individual skills and specialist knowledge, you can make a far-reaching impact. Come join us.National Quality and Risk ManagementWe ensure we manage our business with integrity. This includes developing and managing assurance and business risk frameworks, anti-money laundering, addressing any potential conflicts of interest amongst clients and maintaining our independence from them, ensuring we’re compliant and managing the security of our people.Personal independenceRegulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues "Deloitte’s a large, complex and fast-paced organisation but it’s open to new ideas. Everyone is encouraged to show initiative and challenge the norm.”-Lisa, Enabling FunctionsOur hybrid working policy You’ll be based in London with hybrid working. Our hybrid model enables our people to collaborate, connect and innovate in both a virtual and physical capacity.   As well as remote working, you’ll attend your local office, virtual collaboration spaces and client sites, depending on the requirements of the role.  At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life.  That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersWPFULL SLICSS BANQRM