Data Protection Officer

Pennell Hart; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Education components

Job summary

Pennell Hart FZ LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a seasoned Data Protection Officer to lead the organization’s privacy program and ensure regulatory compliance across local and international laws. The role requires strong data governance and a legal or privacy background, and the candidate must be based in Abu Dhabi.

The DPO will map information flows, design procedures, implement a robust privacy framework, and stay current with evolving regulations while coordinating with senior stakeholders across

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in data governance and data privacy.
• Strong understanding of local and international data protection laws.
• Preferably a legal background, but solid privacy expertise is essential.
• Willingness to be based in Abu Dhabi (UAE residents preferred, international candidates considered).

Responsibilities

• Map all information flows into and out of the organisation.
• Design and implement procedural controls to ensure compliance with global data‑protection regulations.
• Develop a comprehensive data‑privacy framework from scratch.
• Stay up‑to‑date with both local and international data‑protection legislation.

Skills

Data governance

Data privacy

Legal background

Regulatory compliance

Education

Legal education background

Job description

Data Protection Officer

Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Not Specified

Minimum 7years of experience in data governance and data privacy (preferably with a legal background). Must be willing to be based in Abu Dhabi; candidates already residing in the UAE are preferred but international applicants are accepted.

Contextual Overview

Pennell Hart, a UAE‑based legal and compliance recruitment specialist, is seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join its client’s compliance team in Abu Dhabi.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• At least 7years of experience in data governance and data privacy.
• Strong understanding of local and international data protection laws.
• Preferably a legal background, but solid privacy expertise is essential.
• Willingness to be based in Abu Dhabi (UAE residents preferred, international candidates considered).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Map all information flows into and out of the organisation.
• Design and implement procedural controls to ensure compliance with global data‑protection regulations.
• Develop a comprehensive data‑privacy framework from scratch.
• Stay up‑to‑date with both local and international data‑protection legislation.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation details are not disclosed. The package includes accommodation and education components.