EY Law - Data Protection Lawyer

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The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join our EY Law practice as a Data Protection Lawyer where you will have the chance to work with many high-profile organizations on a range of diverse and interesting legal advisory projects that span a multitude of countries and boarders as you advise clients on data protection laws.

Your key responsibilities

As a data protection lawyer, you can expect to spend your time managing the successful delivery of legal advisory projects related to data protection laws and regulations, particularly the GDPR, UAE PDPL, and KSA PDPL.

You will also be responsible for independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating data protection agreements and policies such as privacy and cookies policies, data processing agreements, data sharing agreements, data protection frameworks, and governance manuals. This can include adjacent topics such as data protection impact assessments, compliance rules, data breach response & management, and keeping up with changes in data protection laws and regulations.

You may also be asked to provide advice related to data transfer rules and regulations across multiple jurisdictions, advise clients regarding hosting and data localization requirements, and deliver training and awareness programs for the client’s employees.

Skills and attributes for success

We are looking for someone who will create a distinctive and differentiated law brand with us: this role is best suited for aspiring law professionals who have worked in established law firms in the MENA region, and who wish to continue developing their career with this greenfield opportunity by being part of a growing team looking to create a new and successful legal practice.

As such, you should have a solid understanding of data protection regulations and the ability to provide expert legal advice to ensure compliance with these laws, especially those related to GDPR, UAE PDPL, DIFC and ADGM data protection laws, and KSA PDPL.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 4 years of experience as a qualified lawyer from a reputable legal practice environment with a focus on data protection laws.
• Strong understanding of data protection principles and practices.
• Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent English communication, collaboration, self-management, and project management skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Certification in data protection.
• Fluency in Arabic, both written and spoken.

What we look for

We are interested in aspiring legal professionals with an enthusiastic, flexible, and positive approach to work and challenges who are interested in building their career within a rapidly developing, fast-paced environment.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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