LAW ASSISTANT - DATA PRIVACY

JFV Groningen; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 13,392 - 17,856; Part time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Amsterdam is seeking a Data Privacy Law Assistant to join their Privacy, Data & Cybersecurity practice. The role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment, focusing on data protection matters and working with leading professionals to navigate complex legal landscapes. Candidates should be pursuing a master's in law, demonstrating a strong academic record and passion for data privacy and technology. This position provides the opportunity to contribute to significant projects in a supportive team atmosphere while achieving professional growth.

Qualifications

• Studying for a master's in law with a strong academic record.
• Basic knowledge of data privacy laws is essential.
• Fluent in English, capable of working at least 15 hours weekly for six months.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Privacy, Data & Cybersecurity practice through drafting updates and conducting research.
• Assist with presentations on recent case law.
• Participate in educational and social activities within the firm.

Skills

Data Privacy

Law & Technology

Research

Organizational Skills

Proactive Attitude

Education

Master's in Law

Job description

Are you passionate about data privacy and would you like to gain hands-on experience in this dynamic area of law? Then this position is what you are looking for!

WANTED: Data Privacy Law Assistant

Our firm is looking for a student who is passionate about data protection. Are you ready to step off the beaten path and work at the forefront of the latest developments in data privacy? If so, apply now and join us in navigating this ever-changing landscape.

Your role as a Law Assistant

This position is a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge matters at the intersection of law and technology, including AI. As a law assistant you will contribute to our Privacy, Data & Cybersecurity practice in the form of a dynamic blend of know-how activities and hands-on support for matters. The know-how part involves the drafting of our privacy law update and delivering engaging presentations on recent case law. Additionally, you'll play an important role in supporting our practice by conducting comprehensive literature and case law research, crafting presentations, creating memos, and perform research for ad-hoc questions.

You will learn from being an integral part of the team and by participating in our educational and social activities (both practice-specific and firmwide).

Our practice

Our Privacy, Data & Cybersecurity practice assists large multinational companies on complex data-related matters that are driven by regulators in the EU or result from private enforcement through litigation and mass claims. Often, these matters lead to uncharted territory of data protection regulations and their interaction with other areas of law, such as EU law, competition, consumer law and collective redress actions. Our working culture within the firm emphasizes collaborative and innovative thinking, sharing ambitious goals, and driving motivation and dedication. We want you to come as who you are and promote an environment where you will continuously learn and improve.

We are looking for someone who …

• is studying for a master's in law, with a strong academic record;

• has basic knowledge of and is passionate about data privacy, law & technology;

• is meticulous and well organised;

• has a proactive, flexible and independent attitude;

• is fluent in English; and

• can work for us at least 15 hours a week, for six months.

Application process

1. Upload your documents; (cover letter, CV, transcript, and, if applicable, your thesis and/or internship evaluation). Bonus points for including a haiku on the importance of privacy & data protection.

2. Submit an online personality assessment; (the outcome of the assessment will not affect the application process – it simply helps us prepare for the interview).

3. If invited, you will be interviewed by one of our recruiters and a lawyer from the Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice

4. Receive an offer.

Please see for more information on what data De Brauw processes and what we do with it ourprivacy statement .