Supervising Associate - Data Protection Lawyer

EY (Global Delivery Services); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EY (Global Delivery Services) in Bengaluru seeks a Supervising Associate to join its GDS Legal team, focusing on the global data protection program and privacy compliance across international jurisdictions.

The role requires a law graduate with a practising certificate and ~7 years PQE, including at least 5 years in data protection. CIPP/E or similar preferred; you will advise on PIA, RoPA, and DPAs and work with senior privacy leaders.

Qualifications

• Law graduate with a valid practising certificate from a GDS location or GDPR-compliant jurisdiction.
• Approximately 7 years PQE, with at least 5 years in data protection as legal counsel.
• Preferred: data protection/privacy certification (e.g., CIPP/E) or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Expertise in operational data protection processes (PIA, RoPA, DPAs) and international data protection law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal interpretation of data protection legislation and EY’s global privacy framework.
• Advise on privacy impact assessments, third-party due diligence, and data protection clauses in contracts.
• Manage individual rights and data access requests.
• Collaborate with GDS Lead Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer, and Risk Management teams.
• Prepare management reports and update internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Data protection

PIA

RoPA

Contract clauses

International data law

Education

Law degree

Practising certificate

Tools

N/A

Job description

Supervising Associate - Data Protection Lawyer

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Organising Institution / Firm

EY (Global Delivery Services)

Rolling Basis (Official)

Not Specified

Law graduate with a practising certificate from a GDS location or GDPR-compliant jurisdiction; ~7-year PQE with minimum 5 years of professional experience in data protection as legal counsel; CIPP/E or similar qualification preferred.

Law Firm Job

Contextual Overview

EY is seeking a Supervising Associate to join its Global Delivery Services (GDS) Legal team in Bengaluru. This role focuses on the global data protection program, providing legal advice, managing privacy impact assessments, and ensuring compliance across multiple international jurisdictions including India, the UK, and various European and Latin American locations.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Law graduate with a valid practising certificate from a GDS location or a GDPR-compliant jurisdiction.
• Experience: Approximately 7 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE), with at least 5 years specifically in data protection as legal counsel.
• Preferred: Recognized data protection/privacy certification (e.g., CIPP/E) or a willingness to obtain one within the first six months.
• Skills: Expertise in operational data protection processes (PIA, RoPA, data transfer agreements) and international data protection legislation.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide legal interpretation of data protection legislation and EY’s global privacy framework.
• Advise on privacy impact assessments, third-party due diligence, and contract-related data protection clauses.
• Manage individual rights requests and data access requests.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including GDS Lead Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer, and Risk Management teams.
• Prepare management reports and update internal policies and procedures.

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