Remote Senior Data Privacy Lawyer

Placements24; Queenstown; Remote; NZD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Fully remote role

Professional development opportunities

Global work culture

Remote work infrastructure

Work from anywhere

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Privacy Lawyer to join a global technology services leader in a fully remote capacity. You will advise on POPIA, GDPR, CCPA and other international frameworks, translating complex rules into practical policy across product, security, and business teams.

You will conduct DPIAs/PIAs, review DPAs and vendor contracts, monitor regulatory developments, and guide privacy-by-design across new products.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 6+ years focusing on data privacy.
• In-depth knowledge of POPIA, GDPR and major international frameworks.
• Experience advising multinational organizations on complex privacy matters.
• Strong understanding of technology, cybersecurity and data governance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.
• Strategic, business-oriented legal advisory capability.
• Privacy technology experience is a plus; CIPP/E or CIPP/US desirable.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on global data privacy laws with focus on POPIA, GDPR, CCPA.
• Develop and implement data privacy policies, procedures and training.
• Conduct DPIAs/PIAs and advise on data breach strategies.
• Review DPAs and vendor contracts.
• Collaborate with security to align legal and technical safeguards.
• Support product teams with privacy-by-design principles.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on impacts.
• Manage relationships with data protection authorities/external counsel.

Skills

Data privacy law

Cross-border advisory

Regulatory compliance

Education

Admitted to High Court of SA or international equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in technology services, is seeking an exceptional and highly experienced Senior Data Privacy Lawyer to join their expanding legal team on a fully remote basis. This critical role will be responsible for advising on all aspects of data privacy law and regulations, including POPIA, GDPR, and other relevant international frameworks. You will work closely with product development, security, and business teams to ensure robust data protection strategies are implemented across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the evolving legal landscape of data privacy and be adept at translating complex legal requirements into practical business solutions. This is a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to a forward-thinking company from anywhere, influencing data governance policies and ensuring compliance on a global scale. The position demands a proactive, self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a proven ability to manage complex, cross-border legal matters in a remote-first environment. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining client trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on global data privacy laws and regulations (POPIA, GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Develop and implement comprehensive data privacy policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs).
• Advise on data breach response strategies and regulatory notifications.
• Review and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs) and vendor contracts.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure alignment between legal requirements and technical safeguards.
• Support product teams in embedding privacy-by-design principles into new products and services.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments in data privacy and advise on potential impacts.
• Manage relationships with data protection authorities and external counsel.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, or equivalent international qualification, with a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience focusing on data privacy law.
• In-depth knowledge of POPIA, GDPR, and other major international data protection frameworks.
• Proven experience in advising multinational organizations on complex privacy matters.
• Strong understanding of technology, cybersecurity, and data governance principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote setting.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice.
• Experience with privacy technology solutions is an advantage.
• CIPP/E or CIPP/US certification is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive remote work benefits, and performance-based incentives.
• This fully remote role provides unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to work from any location.
• We offer excellent professional development opportunities, including access to leading industry training and conferences.
• Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global work culture.
• This position provides a unique platform to shape global data privacy practices within a leading technology company.
• Employees benefit from a supportive remote work infrastructure and a culture that values innovation and individual contribution.