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Job description
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Senior Data Privacy Counsel to join our Global Information Governance team to be based in either or London or Manchester offices.
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is dedicated to hiring and developing the best and brightest. A key to Latham’s success and our continued ability to deliver the highest quality service to our clients is our “one-firm” culture – a spirit of teamwork and shared commitment to quality across our offices worldwide that has long distinguished Latham from other law firms.
About the role
As a Senior Data Privacy Counsel you will lead the firm’s Global Data Privacy Office (GDPO), managing the members of the GDPO and its daily operations, and will be responsible for ensuring that the firm complies with privacy laws across the globe. You will also be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining firmwide and departmental policies, standards, procedures and guidelines related to data privacy. Other key responsibilities include:
- Working with the Data Privacy Committee to set standards and review policies and procedures globally, and to develop strategies and initiatives to ensure engagement with key internal stakeholders.
- Managing the global operations of the GDPO, hiring, supervising, training and coaching team members, and ensuing goals and objectives of the team are met. Leading the team toward accurate and timely completion of assignments and responses to inquiries.
- Ensuring that firm contracts are reviewed by the team in a timely fashion and have appropriate provisions to ensure compliance with privacy laws; assisting team with drafting and reviewing relevant contracts and necessary consents.
- Keeping up to date with changes to local privacy laws, including attending relevant conferences and working with a network of attorneys in Latham & Watkins offices worldwide.
- Working with others in Information Governance, the Security and Risk Management department and the Security Committee to raise awareness of data privacy and security issues and provide training on the subject matter where needed.
About you
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- Excellent leadership skills (e.g., organizing, planning, problem-solving and decision-making) necessary for effective supervision
- Highly developed and professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact and communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels of the Firm
- Excellent organizational skills needed to manage time well, prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills needed for all primary duties of position, including comprehending and communicating information.
And have:
- Demonstrable and relevant experience practicing law and/or working in a Privacy team
- Experience working at a global law firm setting desirable
- A law degree or equivalent.
- Qualified as a solicitor, barrister or equivalent foreign lawyer with an unfettered right to practice in their home jurisdiction.
We encourage you to apply!
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding opportunity, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Health insurance as well as group income protection and life assurance
- A pension plan
- Wellness programs
- Employee discounts
- And more!
Latham & Watkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and sustainability enables Latham & Watkins to draw from a remarkable wealth of talent to create one of the world's leading law firms.
Latham & Watkins' lawyers, paralegals, and professional staff worldwide comprise a rich mixture of different races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, sexual orientations, cultures, and primary languages. Our diversity makes us who we are.
What sets Latham & Watkins apart is our commitment to our pro bono work and sustainability initiatives. Latham's dedication to pro bono work is a source of pride and reflects a fundamental part of the firm’s culture. For more information about our pro bono work, please click here.
Latham & Watkins is committed to supporting the long-term sustainability of the environment, you can find more information on our sustainability programs by visiting our Latham Sustainability webpage.
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