Data Protection Associate: GDPR & Privacy Specialist

Amicus Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicus Recruitment seeks an Associate to join a leading Ireland-based Data Protection & Corporate team. You will advise on privacy, GDPR, data processing agreements, and related commercial contracts.

The role offers strong training, exposure to high-quality clients, and opportunities for long-term growth within a respected firm. Minimum 2 years' PQE with GDPR experience and solid drafting and research skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' PQE with solid data protection/GDPR experience.
• Strong drafting and analytical ability.
• Excellent legal research and business sense.
• Good commercial awareness and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Advise on privacy, data protection, GDPR, and related commercial contracts.
• Handle data sharing and data processing agreements.
• Draft and review data protection policies and procedures.
• Consider data protection in wider commercial contracts and transactions.
• Prepare online terms, e-privacy, and marketing compliance work.
• Conduct gap analyses, risk assessments, and DPIAs.
• Monitor developments in data protection and information security.
• Lead data breach investigations and remediation work.
• Provide training and ongoing support to clients and cross-team on data protection matters.

Skills

Data Protection

GDPR

Drafting

Legal Research

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Job description

Amicus Recruitment seeks an Associate to join a leading Ireland-based Data Protection & Corporate team. You will advise on privacy, GDPR, data processing agreements, and related commercial contracts.

The role offers strong training, exposure to high-quality clients, and opportunities for long-term growth within a respected firm. Minimum 2 years' PQE with GDPR experience and solid drafting and research skills are required.