Associate – Data Privacy at IndiSec

Lawlit; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

IndiSec in New Delhi is seeking an Associate - Data Privacy to join a premier privacy practice. You will draft policies, review DPIAs, and advise clients on DPDP Act 2023 and global privacy norms, while collaborating with senior stakeholders.

The role offers robust mentorship, hands-on client exposure, and clear career progression toward Senior Associate and Lead Consultant roles, with emphasis on practical regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) required.
• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in data privacy or technology law or related legal advisory roles.
• Strong drafting, research, and communication skills.
• Practical working knowledge of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023; familiarity with GDPR and global privacy frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting & Policy Development: Assist in drafting privacy policies, notices, DPIAs, ROPAs and contracts.
• Legal Research & Advisory: Research DPDP Act 2023, GDPR, and HIPAA to advise clients.
• Audits & Implementation: Contribute to gap assessments, audits, and remediation activities.
• Client Delivery: Prepare consulting reports and compliance documentation for clients.
• Incident Management & Support: Support breach assessment frameworks and incident response projects.
• Thought Leadership & Content: Help create blogs, papers, and training materials.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Policy development

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

LL.B.

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you an ambitious legal professional passionate about the rapidly evolving world of data privacy and technology law? IndiSec, a premier privacy consulting firm, is seeking a driven Associate - Data Privacy to join its dynamic team in New Delhi. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, build hands-on expertise in global and domestic data protection frameworks, and accelerate your legal career in one of the most lucrative practice areas today.

About IndiSec

IndiSec is a specialized privacy advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations build, strengthen, and maintain robust data protection and privacy postures. From navigating the landmark Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) to managing global compliance under GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA, IndiSec provides end-to-end consulting, compliance implementation, policy drafting, audits, and strategic training.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting & Policy Development: Assist in drafting and reviewing comprehensive privacy policies, consent notices, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs), contracts, and compliance frameworks.
• Legal Research & Advisory: Perform deep-dive research into global and Indian privacy laws including the DPDP Act 2023, GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA to advise clients effectively.
• Audits & Implementation: Contribute to client gap assessments, audit work streams, implementation roadmaps, and actionable remediation activities.
• Client Delivery: Prepare detailed consulting reports, strategy presentations, and compliance documentation for corporate clients.
• Incident Management & Support: Assist with grievance redressal mechanisms, breach assessment frameworks, and incident response projects.
• Thought Leadership & Content: Author legal blogs, research papers, training handbooks, and awareness materials to build public credibility and contribute to internal knowledge banks.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Education: Mandatory Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.).
• Experience: 1-2 years of hands-on experience in data privacy, technology law, corporate compliance, or related legal advisory roles.
• Legal Expertise: Practical working knowledge of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023; familiarity with GDPR and global privacy frameworks is highly preferred.
• Skills: Excellent legal drafting, documentation, and research skills with high attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Technical & Preferred Experience: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Prior experience in compliance implementation, corporate consulting, or legal content writing is a strong plus.

Why Join IndiSec?

This role offers rich exposure to real-world data privacy consulting, direct mentorship from legal leaders and privacy experts, structured career development, and a clear path toward Senior Associate and Lead Consultant roles. Additionally, you will have opportunities to build a personal brand through published articles and speaking engagements.