Global Data Rights & Privacy Operations Lead

Clyde UK Services Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co is seeking a senior data protection professional to lead the global operational response to DSARs and privacy-related complaints arising from client matters. Working with the Head of Data Protection, Data Protection Lawyer and DPO, you will oversee end-to-end management and supervise analysts and paralegal resources.

The role focuses on triage, response strategy, quality assurance and risk assessment, ensuring compliance across APAC, MEA and Europe.

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 handle high-risk matters.
• Experience expanding rights request processes across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of DSARs and data subject rights requests, including triage and strategy.
• Oversee data protection complaints from assessment to closure and communications.
• Develop governance and a scalable global operating model for rights requests and complaints.
• Create SOPs, playbooks, and templates; identify automation opportunities.
• Provide training to analysts and other colleagues involved in rights handling.
• Report metrics and monitor risk and service delivery.

Skills

DSAR management

Privacy law knowledge

Leadership & supervision

Regulatory risk assessment

Investigative skills

Education

Law degree or data protection qualification

Job description

Clyde & Co is seeking a senior data protection professional to lead the global operational response to DSARs and privacy-related complaints arising from client matters. Working with the Head of Data Protection, Data Protection Lawyer and DPO, you will oversee end-to-end management and supervise analysts and paralegal resources.

The role focuses on triage, response strategy, quality assurance and risk assessment, ensuring compliance across APAC, MEA and Europe.