In-house Data Protection Solicitor

Company: Our software / technology client provides a range of SaaS cyber security services that are used by a diverse range of corporate business customers across the globe. Clients include major financial institutions, hospitality companies and technology businesses. Role - In-house Data Protection Solicitor: Operating as part of our clients global in-house legal department, as In-house Data Protection Solicitor you will play a key role in supporting the DPO and head of department with a mix of multi-jurisdictional transactional and privacy management matters. Specific responsibilities and duties of the In-house Data Protection Solicitor will include: * supporting the DPO with the implementation of global data privacy programs; * supporting and advising the commercial legal teams with customer facing SaaS contracts, data and privacy terms, questionnaires (RFP and RFI) and enquiries, and other data related documents and agreements; * providing support in relation to data privacy impact assessments and data subject requests; * drafting and negotiating both customer and vendor DPAs (data processing agreements); * acting as a subject matter expert for matters related to privacy and data protection; * maintaining data privacy policies and notices, building privacy into the new product development process; * supporting with internal and external audits; * and keeping abreast of upcoming privacy laws and regulations, ensuring this information is reflected in company policies and documentation. About you: This hiring manager is seeking a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years' experience of privacy law. Ideally you will have worked with/for organisations operating in a fast-paced global commercial environment, and any existing experience of cloud/SaaS agreements, the technology sector and/or privacy management systems is an advantage. What's on offer: As well as offering a fully-remote home working position, our client's package includes a 10% bonus scheme, 6% pension contribution, 4x life assurance, income protection, private medical (self and spouse) and an employee assistance program. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer Warrington, Manchester Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Leeds, Newcastle, Hull, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, Oxford, Cambridge, Norwich, Milton Keynes, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Belfast, Cardiff, Swansea