Data Privacy Lawyer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ukraine.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to internal teams regarding global data protection and privacy obligations.

• Track and evaluate changes in the GDPR, UK GDPR, US federal and state privacy laws, and other relevant privacy regulations.

• Create, review, and update privacy notices, cookie policies, consent language, internal guidelines, and data protection protocols.

• Prepare and evaluate Data Processing Agreements, Standard Contractual Clauses, documentation for international data transfers, privacy terms in commercial contracts, and vendor agreements.

• Aid in the organization and upkeep of Records of Processing Activities, data maps, data retention schedules, and other compliance documentation.

• Assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments, Legitimate Interest Assessments, transfer risk evaluations, and privacy risk assessments.

• Analyze new products, features, technologies, and business operations from a privacy-by-design and privacy-by-default standpoint.

• Support the management of data subject requests.

• Help assess and manage incidents involving personal data breaches.

• Conduct privacy evaluations of vendors, service providers, clients, and business associates.

• Facilitate compliance with international data transfer regulations.

• Create practical legal guidance, templates, training materials, and internal communications regarding privacy and data protection issues.

• Collaborate with business and technical teams to identify privacy risks and implement suitable mitigation strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in law from a recognized university.

• 1-3 years of relevant legal experience in data protection, privacy compliance, or a similar area.

• Experience advising on data protection issues in the United States, European Union, and additional jurisdictions.

• Comprehensive understanding of the GDPR and UK GDPR.

• Knowledge of pertinent US privacy laws, including state-specific privacy regulations such as the CCPA and CPRA.

• Background in drafting or reviewing privacy notices, Data Processing Agreements, privacy clauses, consent language, and other privacy-related documentation.

• Familiarity with DPIAs, Records of Processing Activities, data subject requests, international data transfers, and procedures for personal data breaches.

• Capacity to comprehend intricate legal requirements and deliver clear, practical, and business-oriented guidance.

• Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication abilities.

• Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level or higher, with the capability to draft and review legal documents and engage with international stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fully remote setting.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote collaboration format

• Private healthcare and life insurance

• Company-subsidized online English classes

• Access to internal learning and development resources

• Opportunities for professional growth within a global team

• Necessary project equipment provided