We are one of Ireland’s largest full-service law firms, with an established reputation for delivering legal excellence to our large and expanding client base. As part of the continuing development of our Data Protection Corporate team we currently have a vacancy for an Associate with minimum 3 years’ PQE. The firm offers good training, excellent experience, a strong brand and planned career progression at all levels.
The successful applicant will advise on the following:
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Privacy, data protection, GDPR and commercial contracts
- Data sharing and data processing agreements
- Data protection policies and procedures
- Data protection in commercial contracts and transactions
- Online terms and conditions, e-privacy and direct marketing
- Gap analysis/risk assessment/data protection impact assessments
- Monitoring and responding to developments in data protection and information security
- Providing support to other business units as required on data protection issues
- Providing ongoing training and support to clients
- Investigating data breaches and carrying out remedial work in the aftermath of data breaches
Key skills:
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A minimum of 3 years’ experience with a background in data protection/GDPR experience, regulation, corporate and commercial contracts
- Excellent technical and drafting skills
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Strong commercial awareness/business acumen
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- High level of motivation with the ability to work on own initiative
