Privacy Analyst (UK, US & EMEA)

Exchange House Services Ltd - London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in London is looking for a privacy professional to join the General Counsel & Risk team within the global Data Privacy function. You will collaborate with UK and Australia teams on governance, risk and compliance, including privacy impact assessments and data subject rights handling.

The role is governance‑and‑compliance focused, not technical, but requires a solid understanding of global data protection laws, about two years of privacy experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Two years of privacy experience or related exposure.
• Strong knowledge of global data protection requirements and applicable UK/EMEA laws.
• CIPP/E certification or equivalent preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide privacy governance and risk assurance for external stakeholders.
• Negotiate client and supplier agreements.
• Conduct data protection impact assessments and risk assessments.
• Maintain privacy documentation, registers and tools.
• Support privacy education and awareness programs.

Skills

AI curiosity

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

Privacy management tools

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world. All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity Key responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity within the General Counsel & Risk team as part of our global Data Privacy team. The individual will work closely with the UK and Australia-based teams in the following primary areas of responsibility:

• Providing assurance to external stakeholders, including: Client information requests
• Negotiating client and supplier agreements
• Supplier due diligence
• Supporting the delivery of the privacy management framework, in particular: Conducting risk assessments and data protection impact assessments
• Managing and maintaining privacy tools, documentation and registers
• Supporting internal audit activities
• Monitoring compliance with global privacy laws
• Assisting with framework certification activities
• Assisting with data subject rights requests, such as data subject access requests
• Supporting the delivery and management of privacy education and awareness
• Providing privacy advice to the business
• Ensuring privacy is built into the firm's data handling operations
• Assisting with day-to-day operational privacy issues and personal data incidents
• Building lasting and valuable relationships with internal stakeholders, especially Procurement, IT, HR and of course lawyers
• Monitoring evolving privacy risks together with associated laws and regulation

Please note this role is concerned with governance, risk and compliance elements of privacy; it is not a technical role albeit a strong appreciation of IT and information security concepts is undoubtedly required for this role to be successful.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.
• Degree educated (technical degree or similar).
• We would expect the successful candidate to have around two years' experience in privacy but may consider those with less experience providing they can demonstrate they meet the required competencies.
• Strong knowledge of global data protection requirements and legislation, especially those applicable to the UK and EMEA.
• CIPP/E certification or similar preferable.
• Professional Services experience preferable.
• Ability to identify and analyse complex privacy risks and controls.
• Adaptable, diligent and works with initiative.
• Strong relationship builder – internal and external.

Competencies

• Personal leadership
• Collaborates with others
• Ownership and accountability
• Achieves Results
• Team

General Counsel and Risk Working Pattern Full time Location London Contract type Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, we align your growth and ambition with ours. We invest in your personal and professional growth and support you to achieve your ambitions. And you share responsibility for playing a part in delivering the firm’s growth and ambition too.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your growth. Our ambition

A leading global law firm, with over 6,000 people, we are in the world's largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. We’re recognised leaders in demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private transactions. We’re immersed in the many challenges facing our clients. We’re invested and resourceful. We understand the part technology and digitalisation play in the delivery of legal services. We want to make a positive impact wherever in the world we operate. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with this with an open mind and curiosity. We are known for our diverse perspectives and renowned for our culture. Being human, bold and outstanding are more than our values: you’ll discover they are our lived experience. And by being ambitious for your growth and ours, we’ll achieve our goals together.