Data Protection Lawyer - Ey Global Delivery Services

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina

The opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in advising on data privacy related matters. We are looking for an experienced legal Professional with expertise in Data Privacy domain to be part of EY’s Global Delivery Services (GDS) team supporting the General Counsel’s Office (GCO), to act as EY’s representative and be responsible for conducting Privacy Impact Assessments(PIA).
Your key responsibilities
•    Determination of whether a PIA is required with assistance from the PIA global team members.
•    Assisting the Business with the PIA Questions on Trustarc and reviewing the PIA questionnaire on Trustarc.
•    Understanding different EY/third party tools and applications by getting into calls with the Business stakeholders and the development teams to determine and mitigate the risks associated with the detailed data flow of the system.
•    Drafting the Privacy notice, Description of Transfer to ensure compliance.
•    Drafting of Action plans on Trustarc to mitigate risks and assist the Business stakeholders in understanding the compliance requirement for mitigating the risks.
•    Assisting the Business stakeholders in understanding the feedback and recommendation provided by the EY Member firms and helping them to connect with the regional/local Data Protection Lawyers.
•    Co-ordinating with the EY Global data privacy network.
•    Assisting in Special Data Privacy Compliance Projects.
•    Understanding EY structure that are relevant to the transaction from a Data Privacy Perspective such as Internal/external Data transfers and data retention.
•    Providing business and legal (data privacy) advice and guidance to internal clients and business stakeholders (Service lines).

Skills and attributes for success 
•    A subject matter expert in Data Protection laws and having good experience in handling Data Privacy matters.
•    Have experience in conducting DPIA/PIA for a Global Company.
•    Have extensive experience and knowledge of data privacy matters including GDPR.
•    Have a good understanding of emerging technologies such as cloud computing, RPA, AI etc.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with Business stakeholders. 
•    Experiences in client handling and leading a team of legal professionals.
•    Ability to team effectively with onshore legal team and colleagues in other functions.
•    Highly responsive with ability to manage high workload volumes efficiently and effectively
•    Solution oriented with focus on exceptional client service.
•    Keen attention to detail.
•    Strong communication and English language (verbal and written) skills.
•    Confidence, maturity and high degree of awareness to be able to work effectively with a broad base of senior-level internal stakeholders.
•    Strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership for success of a given task.
•    Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment and ability to work cooperatively with other teams and country practices, demonstrating cultural sensitivity;
•    High levels of personal energy and appetite for work and success.
•    Service-oriented personality, proficient at delivering quality work within deadlines.
•    Ability to adapt, cross-skill, up-skill and work towards continuous improvements to improve efficiencies and processes within the team.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Qualifications
•    Law Degree with consistent strong academic record.
•    Preferably a CIPP (E) certified.
Experience
•     3-5 years of years of relevant post-qualification experience (preferably in a multi-national corporate).

Other Personal Characteristics
•    Unquestioned ethics and integrity.
•    High level of self-confidence and energy.
•    High level of intellectual agility, self-motivation, resourcefulness, and patience.
•    Attention to detail.

What working at EY offers
EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly Global Delivery network. We work across ten countries – Argentina, India, China, Philippines, Poland, Mexico, Spain, UK, Hungary, Sri Lanka – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy and transactions and consulting services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Make your mark. 
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