Privacy & Data Protection Corporate Associate

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP seeks an Associate with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE to advise on privacy, data protection and GDPR within commercial contracts. The role covers data processing agreements, policies, training, and incident response, with opportunities for training and progression.

You will support other business units on data protection issues and contribute to client training and remediation after data breaches, requiring strong drafting and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE in data protection/GDPR experience.
• Experience with regulation, corporate and commercial contracts.
• Excellent drafting and technical skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on privacy, data protection, GDPR and commercial contracts.
• Draft data processing agreements and data sharing arrangements.
• Develop data protection policies and procedures.
• Address data protection in commercial contracts and transactions.

Skills

Privacy

Data protection

GDPR

Commercial contracts

Data sharing

Data processing agreements

Policies and procedures

Data protection in contracts

Training and client support

Data breaches investigation

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Qualified solicitor in Ireland

Job description

Byrne Wallace Shields LLP seeks an Associate with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE to advise on privacy, data protection and GDPR within commercial contracts. The role covers data processing agreements, policies, training, and incident response, with opportunities for training and progression.

You will support other business units on data protection issues and contribute to client training and remediation after data breaches, requiring strong drafting and analytical skills.