Lead Data Privacy Counsel

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 2.400.000 - 3.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Data Privacy Counsel to shape and oversee our global privacy program in a fully remote role. You will provide strategic legal guidance on data collection, processing, storage, and international transfers, ensuring compliance with POPIA, GDPR, and other frameworks.

You will conduct PIAs/DPIAs, develop privacy policies and training, manage breach responses, and collaborate with IT, Security, Marketing, and Product teams to embed privacy-by-design.

Formación

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with 10+ years of data privacy experience.
• Deep knowledge of POPIA, GDPR and international privacy frameworks.
• Experience developing and implementing comprehensive privacy programs.
• Experience in PIAs/DPIAs; managing data breach responses.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead across departments and operate remotely.
• CIPP certification is a strong asset.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and manage global data privacy program in line with POPIA and GDPR.
• Advise on data collection, processing, storage, and transfers.
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and DPIAs.
• Draft and update privacy policies and training materials.
• Lead data breach response strategies and notification processes.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, Marketing, and Product teams on privacy-by-design.
• Monitor changes in privacy laws and advise on impact.
• Represent company with data protection authorities.

Conocimientos

Data privacy leadership

Strategic thinking

Remote collaboration

Legal analysis

Stakeholder influence

Educación

Legal qualification

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in digital services, is seeking an accomplished and strategic Lead Data Privacy Counsel to spearhead their data protection initiatives. This position is fully remote, allowing exceptional candidates from anywhere to contribute to a forward-thinking organization. The role is critical in ensuring robust compliance with global and South African data privacy laws, including POPIA. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive data privacy strategies, advising on complex privacy issues, and managing privacy risks across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to shape the data privacy framework of a major technology company from a fully remote setting, driving best practices and fostering a culture of privacy excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the company's global data privacy program, ensuring compliance with POPIA, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.
• Provide expert legal counsel on all data privacy matters, including data collection, processing, storage, and international data transfers.
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Develop and update privacy policies, procedures, and employee training materials.
• Advise on data breach response strategies and manage breach notification processes.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, Marketing, and Product teams to embed privacy-by-design principles.
• Monitor changes in data privacy laws and regulations and advise on their impact.
• Manage external data privacy counsel and external audit processes.
• Represent the company in discussions with data protection authorities.
• Foster a strong data privacy culture throughout the organization.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, with a substantial focus on data privacy and data protection law.
• In-depth knowledge of POPIA, GDPR, and other international data privacy frameworks.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing comprehensive privacy programs.
• Expertise in conducting PIAs/DPIAs and managing data breach responses.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, vital for remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence stakeholders across different departments and geographies.
• Experience working in a technology or digital services environment is essential.
• Must be highly self-motivated and able to work effectively and autonomously in a fully remote capacity.
• CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) certification is a strong asset.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• The significant advantage of a fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunity to lead data privacy initiatives for a global technology leader.
• Work on cutting-edge privacy challenges in the digital space.
• Significant professional development and strategic influence.
• Be part of a company committed to ethical data practices.
• Access to advanced legal technology and remote work infrastructure.
• Exceptional work-life balance afforded by the remote role.