Remote Senior Data Privacy Lawyer | GDPR/POPIA Expert

Placements24

Gauteng

Remote

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office stipend

Health & wellness benefits

Executive benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Privacy Lawyer to lead the company’s privacy strategy in a remote-first setup. You will guide compliance with POPIA, GDPR, and related regimes, translate complex legal requirements into practical policies, and collaborate with IT and business leaders to embed privacy by design.

The role demands an attorney with 8+ years’ experience, strong drafting skills, and superb stakeholder management.

Qualifications

Admitted Attorney with 8+ years in data privacy and protection.
Strong knowledge of POPIA and GDPR.
Experience drafting privacy notices and contractual clauses.
Proactive risk management and privacy by design.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain privacy policies aligned with POPIA, GDPR, and other regulations.
Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and Privacy by Design reviews for new projects.
Advise on data subject rights requests, data breach incidents, and regulatory investigations.
Provide legal guidance on data processing agreements, cross-border data transfers, and third-party vendor agreements.
Develop and deliver privacy training programs to employees across departments.
Stay abreast of evolving data privacy laws and best practices globally, advising on their impact.