Data Privacy Senior Associate - 12 month FTC/Secondment

PwC UK; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Private medical cover

Virtual GP

Job summary

PwC UK is seeking a Data Privacy Senior Associate on a 12-month fixed term basis to ensure data protection obligations are met across the firm. The role involves advising on privacy matters, conducting DPIAs, and guiding engagements through complex regulatory requirements.

You will review technology offerings, assess international data transfers, and work independently with senior specialists to maintain robust privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified with proven experience advising on in-house privacy matters.
• Solid understanding of EU and UK data protection legislation (UK GDPR, DPA, PECR).
• Knowledge of ancillary legislation (EU AI Act, UK AI frameworks) and regulatory developments.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, timely, pragmatic privacy advice balancing legal/regulatory requirements with business needs.
• Review new technology offerings for privacy by design and default.
• Conduct data protection impact assessments.
• Determine basis for international data transfers and perform transfer risk assessments.
• Support Team Lead on privacy matters as required.
• Engage with engagement teams to navigate privacy requirements.

Skills

Data privacy

Regulatory compliance

UK GDPR

PECR knowledge

Data protection impact assessments

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Please note: This is a Fixed Term opportunity for 12 months. PwC’s Internal Privacy Team is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Data Privacy Senior Associate to join our growing function. As a key member of the team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring PwC meets its legislative and regulatory obligations under data protection law. You’ll take ownership of defined areas within our privacy compliance programme, leading and managing activities to maintain robust standards. In this role, you’ll also support engagement teams across the firm, helping them navigate privacy requirements and providing guidance on complex data protection matters.

What Your Days Will Look Like

• Provide accurate, appropriate, timely and pragmatic advice, striking a balance between legal/regulatory requirements and the wider interests of the business
• Review new technology offerings to ensure compliance with data protection by design and default
• Conduct comprehensive data protection impact assessments
• Determine the appropriate basis for undertaking international data transfers
• Undertake international data transfer risk assessments
• Support the Team Lead with other matters as and when required

The Role Is For You If

• You are degree-qualified with proven experience advising on in house privacy matters
• You have a regulatory/compliance background
• You have a solid understanding of EU and UK data protection legislation (UK GDPR, DPA, PECR);
• You have an understanding of ancillary legislation (EU AI Act, UK AI frameworks), regulatory developments and case law updates concerning data privacy
• You are enthusiastic about developing themselves and others
• You can work to tight deadlines often with multiple demands
• You are highly motivated and confident to work independently, but with support from more experienced subject matter experts/team members where required

What You’ll Receive From Us

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.