Team Lead - Data Privacy Specialist

Kirtane & Pandit; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirtane & Pandit in Mumbai seeks a privacy consultant with 2-10 years of experience to advise clients on DPDP Act 2023, GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws. You will develop and implement privacy policies, conduct PIAs/DPIAs and privacy audits, and help establish governance frameworks across client environments.

You will also lead client engagements, mentor junior staff, contribute to business development, and stay current with regulatory changes and privacy by design principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in data privacy consulting and IT security
• Knowledge of DPDP Act 2023 (India), GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA preferred
• Ability to conductPIA/DPIA and privacy audits
• Experience in policy drafting, data lifecycle management and data sharing agreements
• Strong client-facing and documentation skills

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data privacy and protection regulations
• Develop, review, and implement privacy policies and governance frameworks
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments and DPIAs
• Evaluate client environments for privacy risks and compliance
• Assist clients in privacy program management and incident response
• Deliver privacy notices and data processing agreements
• Provide privacy awareness and training sessions
• Lead and mentor junior team members and review deliverables
• Support business development with proposals and presentations
• Stay updated on privacy regulations and best practices
• Support privacy by design and privacy by default principles

Skills

Data privacy

Privacy consulting

IT security

Risk advisory

Education

Bachelor/Master in CS/IT/Cyber Security/Law

Job description

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on data privacy and protection regulations, including the DPDP Act 2023 (India), GDPR, CCPA, and other global privacy laws
• Develop, review, and implement data privacy policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), and Privacy Audits
• Evaluate client environments for privacy risks, gaps, and regulatory compliance
• Assist clients in establishing and managing privacy compliance programs
• Support clients in data breach management, including incident response, investigation, and regulatory notification
• Develop and review privacy notices, consent mechanisms, data processing agreements, and data sharing agreements
• Deliver privacy awareness and training sessions to client employees and stakeholders
• Act as a client-facing privacy consultant, coordinating with business, legal, and IT teams
• Manage multiple privacy projects simultaneously, ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Lead and mentor junior team members, review deliverables, and support their development
• Assist in business development activities, including preparing proposals, presentations, and solution offerings
• Stay updated with changes in privacy regulations, emerging risks, and industry best practices
• Support implementation of privacy by design and privacy by default principles

Skills Required

• Experience: 2-10 years in Data Privacy, Privacy Consulting, IT Security, Risk Advisory
• Qualification: Bachelor s/Master s in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, Law (LLB/LLM), Information Security or related field
• Knowledge & Skills: Data privacy regulations - DPDP Act 2023, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA (preferred), Privacy Audits, DPIA/PIA, Privacy Framework Implementation, Data Breach Management, Data Lifecycle & Classification, Access Controls, Encryption, Information Security Principles, Client Handling & Consulting, Project/Team Management (Senior Roles), Report Writing, Documentation & Presentation
• Preferred Certifications: CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27701 Lead Implementer/Auditor
• Key Competencies: Client-facing Consulting, Analytical & Problem-solving Skills, Multi-project Management, Leadership & Mentoring, Communication & Stakeholder Management

Qualification: Bachelor s/Master s in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, Law | Openings: 2