Senior Data Protection Officer — Abu Dhabi

Pennell Hart FZ LLC; 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

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