Remote Senior Data Privacy Lawyer

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary package

Professional development

Global legal team

Access to advanced legal tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Privacy Lawyer for a fully remote legal team, advising on GDPR, POPIA and related regimes across international operations.

You will lead the development of privacy policies, manage DPIAs and DSARs, handle data breach responses, and train staff on privacy best practices in a fast-moving technology environment.

You'll operate in a remote-first environment, collaborate with a global legal team, and influence privacy governance for a leading tech company.

Qualifications

• LLB degree or equivalent with admission to practice law.
• Minimum 7 years of experience specializing in data privacy and protection law.
• In-depth knowledge of POPIA, GDPR, and other international data privacy regulations.
• Proven experience drafting privacy policies, notices, and consent mechanisms.
• Experience conducting DPIAs and managing DSARs.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and data breach response.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive data privacy policies and procedures globally.
• Advise business units on data protection compliance related to new products, services, and marketing initiatives.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
• Manage data subject access requests (DSARs) and ensure timely responses.
• Oversee data breach incident response protocols and reporting obligations.
• Provide training and awareness programs on data privacy to employees.
• Liaise with Data Protection Authorities and regulatory bodies as required.
• Review and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs) and other privacy-related contracts.
• Stay abreast of global data privacy laws and best practices, including POPIA, GDPR, CCPA, etc.
• Contribute to the development of privacy-by-design principles within the organization.

Skills

Data privacy law

DPIAs/PIAs

DSARs management

Policy drafting

Legal research tools

Cybersecurity basics

Remote work

Communication skills

Education

LLB degree or equivalent with admission to practice law

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized technology firm, is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Data Privacy Lawyer to join their fully remote legal department. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with evolving data protection regulations, such as POPIA and GDPR, across the organization's international operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing robust data privacy policies, advising on data processing activities, and managing data breach responses. This is an exceptional opportunity for a privacy expert to operate in a flexible, remote-first environment, contributing to cutting-edge technology initiatives and shaping global data governance strategies. We value autonomy, expertise, and a proactive approach to safeguarding sensitive information in the digital age.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive data privacy policies and procedures globally.
• Advise business units on data protection compliance related to new products, services, and marketing initiatives.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
• Manage data subject access requests (DSARs) and ensure timely responses.
• Oversee data breach incident response protocols and reporting obligations.
• Provide training and awareness programs on data privacy to employees.
• Liaise with Data Protection Authorities and regulatory bodies as required.
• Review and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs) and other privacy-related contracts.
• Stay abreast of global data privacy laws and best practices, including POPIA, GDPR, CCPA, etc.
• Contribute to the development of privacy-by-design principles within the organization.

Requirements

• An LLB degree or equivalent, with admission to practice law.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience specializing in data privacy and protection law.
• In-depth knowledge of South African POPIA, GDPR, and other relevant international data privacy regulations.
• Proven experience in drafting privacy policies, notices, and consent mechanisms.
• Experience conducting DPIAs and managing DSARs.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and data breach response.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools and virtual collaboration platforms.
• CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or similar privacy certifications are highly advantageous.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility and the ability to work from any location.
• Our client offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with extensive experience.
• Continuous professional development is supported through online training, webinars, and industry conferences.
• You will be part of a dynamic, global legal team, working on challenging and impactful data privacy issues.
• The firm provides access to state-of-the-­art legal technology and resources.
• This role, while not tied to a specific physical office in Randburg , Gauteng, allows professionals to contribute to a leading tech company's global privacy framework from their chosen remote location.