Data Protection Manager/Lawyer
Core
Lead the firm's global operational response to data subject rights requests and data protection complaints, primarily arising from client matters.
Role type
Senior legal operations manager (data protection)
Builds
Scalable global operating models for rights request and complaint handling across APAC, MEA, and Europe
Domain
Legal services / Data privacy compliance
Required skills
Data protection law expertise, investigative skills, risk assessment, team supervision, process improvement, multi-jurisdictional experience, document review, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Experience in professional services environment, automation implementation, training development
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end management of data subject access requests (DSARs) and privacy complaints; oversee triage, response strategy, and quality assurance; review and approve final response packs and communications; develop and implement global standard operating procedures and playbooks; manage communications with complainants; analyze trends to identify emerging risks; support training of analysts and colleagues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
