Data Privacy & Protection - Mumbai

Smart HR Consultants; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart HR Consultants seeks a senior Data Privacy Leader for a Mumbai-based role overseeing practice strategy, client engagement and regulatory advisory. You will manage P&L, define the portfolio, and guide boards on privacy exposure.

The ideal candidate has 15–20 years in privacy-focused roles, deep DPDP Act 2023 and GDPR knowledge, and certifications like CDPSE/CIPP/E/CIPM. Strong BD and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in data privacy, regulatory compliance or privacy-focused advisory.
• Deep working knowledge of India's DPDP Act 2023 and GDPR.
• Professional privacy certifications such as CDPSE, CIPP/E, CIPM or equivalent.
• Proven business development track record with P&L experience in professional services.
• Legal or business degrees such as LL.B., CA, or MBA.

Responsibilities

• Own the Data Privacy practice P&L, including revenue, utilization, pipeline and margins.
• Define and execute service portfolio: DPDP Act advisory, GDPR, HIPAA readiness, privacy-by-design, DPO-as-a-service, DPIA/TIA.
• Lead enterprise privacy engagements and advise boards, CXOs and legal teams on strategy and regulatory risk.
• Build and lead a high-performing privacy team of managers and specialists.
• Drive practice growth: proposals, client pitches and fee negotiations.

Skills

Data privacy

DPDP Act 2023

GDPR

CDPSE

CIPM

CIPP/E

Business development

P&L ownership

Law degree (LLB)

MBA

CA

Education

Law degree (LLB)

CA

MBA

Job description

This is a senior leadership role combining practice strategy, client engagement leadership, regulatory advisory, and team development. The ideal candidate will serve as the engagement partner on complex, multi-jurisdictional privacy mandates while carrying P&L responsibility for the practice.

Location: Mumbai (Candidates must be based in Mumbai or willing to relocate)

Experience: 15-20 years in Data Privacy, Regulatory Compliance, or Legal/Advisory roles with a privacy focus

Notice Period: Candidates who can join immediately or within 60 days preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the Data Privacy practice P&L, including revenue, utilization, pipeline, and margin targets.
• Define and execute the service portfolio, covering DPDP Act advisory, GDPR compliance, HIPAA readiness, privacy-by-design, DPO-as-a-service, and DPIA/TIA frameworks.
• Lead complex, enterprise-wide privacy engagements and advise boards, CXOs, and legal teams on privacy strategy and regulatory exposure.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of Managers, Executives, and privacy specialists.
• Drive practice business development, lead proposal development, client pitches, and fee negotiations.

Must-Have Skills and Experience:

• 15-20 years of experience with a significant focus on data privacy, regulatory compliance, or privacy-focused legal advisory.
• Deep working knowledge of India's DPDP Act 2023 and a strong practical understanding of GDPR.
• Mandatory professional privacy certification such as CDPSE, CIPP/E, CIPM, or equivalent.
• Proven business development track record and P&L experience in a professional services or consulting environment.
• Professional qualification such as a Law degree (LLB), CA, or MBA.

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