Privacy Specialist

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


ROLE PROFILE:Outstanding Privacy opportunity with one of the Worldxe2x80x99s leading companies. If you are interested in progressing a career in Privacy, this is the role for you. Working with truly inspirational leaders, you will find every day an exciting challenge surrounded by positive, collaborative experts.ROLE SUMMARY:We are looking for a highly motivated, inquisitive Privacy Specialist to join our Global Privacy team. You will work closely with our senior privacy lawyers, members of the wider legal team, compliance teams, business units, and external counsel with a particular focus on assessing and mitigating the privacy risks and ensure that we provide adequate safeguards and remedies for the protection of our data subjects' rights. You will also be responsible for researching and monitoring the legal developments and methodologies in the field of data protection, especially in light of Schrems II and its implications for third party risk management and cross border data flows.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:Working with colleagues to help implement and maintain our third-party risk management framework, playbooks, policies, procedures, and precedents, including our Transfer Impact Assessments, Standard Contractual Clauses and Vendor Due Diligence.Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating data transfer agreements, contracts and clauses with our third parties, ensuring that they reflect our data protection risk appetite.Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of privacy laws and regulations that may impact the business and providing legal advice and guidance to our business units related to third party privacy risk, working with the Third-Party Assurance Service Team to assess responses from vendors.Assisting in the management and resolution of data protection queries, complaints, and disputes from data subjects, regulators, and third parties.Helping to develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs for our business, in particular our Procurement and Third- Party Assurance Service teams.Advising and responding to privacy issues raised internally by our colleagues and externally by our clients, partners and the public.WHAT YOU'LL BRING:Experience handling a broad range of privacy and commercial law subject areas in a large in-house organisation or a law firm setting.A solid understanding of the data protection and privacy laws and regulations in the EMEA region, especially the GDPR and the Schrems II case and its implications for international data transfers.An interest in and knowledge of the latest developments in Generative AI and Large Language Models would be particularly beneficial, as would exposure to financial services and technology.Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate legal risks and provide practical and effective solutions.A high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality, able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and care.Must be fluent in English with excellent written and oral communications skills to interact confidently and effectively with internal and external partners.A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.A keen interest and passion for data protection and privacy, and a willingness to learn and develop your skills and knowledge in this field.WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN:Ongoing training and mentoring oppportunities to progress your career.A supportive environment where your hard work will be truly appreciated.You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including health insurance, pension plan and bonus scheme. You will also benefit from a flexible and supportive work environment, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices in the EMEA region.An opportunity to work with hard-working and friendly colleagues from different backgrounds and perspectives.Access to a continuous and personalized learning and development program, with numerous opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field of data protection, privacy and wider.A rewarding and exciting career, with the opportunity to grow and advance within the Privacy Team and wider.We recognise that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take a hybrid approach to workplace.LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyonexe2x80x99s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.Please take a moment to read this carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what itxe2x80x99s used for, and how itxe2x80x99s obtained, .If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

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  • Job Id
    JD1342973
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
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