Global Data Protection & Rights Operations Lead

Clyde & Co; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Data Protection Leader to manage the firm’s global responses to data subject rights requests and privacy-related complaints arising from client matters.

Reporting to the Head of Data Protection, you will supervise analysts and temporary resources, shape response strategies, and ensure compliance across APAC, MEA and Europe while advancing a scalable operating model.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in data privacy and compliance.
• Experience leading operational management of data subject rights requests and privacy complaints.
• Strong knowledge of data protection law and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to supervise review teams and make defensible decisions.
• Experience across multiple jurisdictions and global programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of DSARs and data subject rights requests.
• Oversee triage, scope, risk, and resourcing.
• Direct response strategies involving litigation or regulatory considerations.
• Review final response packs, correspondence and redactions.
• Maintain audit trails and records for compliance.
• Lead investigations of data protection complaints and resolutions.
• Develop and implement scalable global operating model across regions.
• Create SOPs, playbooks and templates.
• Identify automation opportunities and tech-enhancements.
• Train analysts and junior staff.

Skills

Data protection expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Legal analysis

Risk assessment

Education

Qualified lawyer

Data privacy / GDPR knowledge

Job description

Clyde & Co in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Data Protection Leader to manage the firm’s global responses to data subject rights requests and privacy-related complaints arising from client matters.

Reporting to the Head of Data Protection, you will supervise analysts and temporary resources, shape response strategies, and ensure compliance across APAC, MEA and Europe while advancing a scalable operating model.