Assistant General Counsel (Dublin / London)

KBRA (Kroll Bond Rating Agency); Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 105,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development support

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

KBRA is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join its global Legal Department, based in either Dublin, Ireland, or London, England. The role focuses on international privacy, data protection, and contract matters in a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualified lawyers with 4–8 years PQE and eligibility to practise in Ireland or England & Wales are preferred. Strong drafting skills and experience in regulated environments are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Qualifying law degree and admission to practise as a solicitor in Ireland or England & Wales.
• Experience with privacy and data protection law is essential.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, especially on privacy clauses.

Responsibilities

• Provide privacy, data protection, and contract advice for KBRA.
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements and DPAs.
• Monitor regulatory developments in privacy across the UK, Ireland, and EU.

Skills

Privacy law

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Qualifying law degree

Admission to practise in Ireland/England & Wales

Job description

Assistant General Counsel (Dublin / London)

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Location/Place/Mode

Dublin, Ireland or London, England

Qualifying law degree (or equivalent) and admitted to practise as a solicitor in Ireland or England & Wales (or eligible to obtain a current practising certificate). Exceptionally, highly experienced privacy professionals with significant legal advisory experience may be considered. Requires 4-8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) with hands-on exposure to privacy/data protection law.

Opportunity Overview

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced legal professional to join its global Legal Department as an Assistant General Counsel. This full-time role can be based in either KBRA's Dublin (Ireland) or London (England) office, operating on a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Legal Department, focusing primarily on international privacy, data protection, and contract-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

As Assistant General Counsel, your responsibilities will focus heavily on privacy and data protection compliance, alongside contract management. Key duties include:

• Advising on international data privacy and cybersecurity regulations, including EU GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and CCPA/CPRA.
• Assisting in the enhancement, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity policies across KBRA.
• Conducting and advising on privacy impact assessments (PIAs), legitimate interest assessments (LIAs), and cross-border data transfer mechanisms (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor agreements, service provider contracts, client engagement letters, subscription agreements, and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
• Monitoring global regulatory developments in privacy, data protection, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Ireland, the UK, the EU, and other relevant jurisdictions.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Compliance, Technology, Marketing, and Business Development.

Eligibility & Requirements

Candidates applying for this position must meet the following criteria:

• Education & Bar Admission: A qualifying law degree (or equivalent) and admission to practice as a solicitor in Ireland or England & Wales (with or eligible for a current practicing certificate). Highly experienced privacy professionals with significant legal advisory experience may also be considered.
• Experience: 4 to 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with specific, hands-on exposure to privacy and data protection law.
• Skills: Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, particularly regarding privacy-sensitive clauses. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in regulated environments (financial services, tech, data/analytics) is highly advantageous. IAPP certifications (such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or CIPM) are considered a strong plus.

Benefits & Work Culture

KBRA offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• A flexible hybrid work schedule (requiring in-office presence on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).
• Competitive paid time off, paid family leave, and disability leave.
• Financial assistance for educational and professional development.