Job Description

Company: MMC Corporate

Description:

We have a truly compelling career opportunity for a privacy lawyer to join the Company\xe2\x80\x99s Privacy Centre of Excellence (COE) in a EU & UK role. The position provides great flexibility and visibility across the business for a driven candidate. Data is fundamental to our client services at Marsh McLennan, and we pride ourselves on being responsible stewards of the large volumes of global data we are entrusted with, and in our thoughtful design of innovative offerings to help clients manage risks. We are looking for a forward-thinking and collaborative lawyer to join our small but mature team. As Privacy Counsel, you\xe2\x80\x99ll report to our Head of Privacy and DPO, EU & UK and can help lead impactful privacy initiatives at a global Fortune 200 stalwart.

What can you expect?

• An opportunity to work with diverse business and function leaders globally to help drive our data protection agenda and ensure we follow best practices.
• The ability to be part of a dedicated Privacy team in the region that strives to deliver data protection while focusing on client service excellence and innovative digital offerings.
• To join a truly global organisation that can offer excellent ongoing career development opportunities.

What you will be rewarded with:

Our employees enjoy excellent benefits such as:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Full healthcare cover
• Flexible working/hybrid working
• Sports & Social clubs/Wellness Programme
• Paid annual leave
• Travel ticket/bike to work/dental are optional
• Educational support

We will rely on you to:

• Provide day-to-day advice and guidance for data protection queries and escalations across all business areas.
• Act as the primary support for the businesses on data protection matters, working closely with legal and compliance colleagues.
• Be responsible for providing data protection advice and helping to manage data subject rights requests.
• Negotiate data protection terms in third party contracts and handle escalation from the Legal team, including with respect to matters relating to international data transfers.
• Serve as an Incident Response Leader on business data incidents, including by providing legal advice and supporting the notification and communication of personal data breaches, both internal and external.
• Review, manage and conduct privacy risk assessments and data protection impact assessments, as necessary.
• Help support the deployment and management of the Company\xe2\x80\x99s privacy programme, including creation of regular reporting.
• Help with delivery of training and educational elements.
• Assist with privacy-related complaints, audits, and investigations.

What you need to have:

• Minimum of 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working in a corporate environment or law firm.
• Strong knowledge of UK and EU data protection legislation and an understanding of the broader data law environment.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, with a focus on data protection terms and security terms.
• Experience in managing the end-to-end process of data subject rights requests, particularly access requests.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work within a matrix environment, managing relationships with different business stakeholders and to problem-solve effectively across multiple geographies.
• Strong communication (verbal and written).
• Strong project management, planning and organisation.
• Experience interacting with regulators and/or law enforcement authorities on issues relating to data protection and privacy
• Good understanding of information technology systems and their security requirements

What makes you stand out:

• Strong working knowledge of European languages (especially French, Spanish or German).
• Proven experience working within a global matrix structured organisation.
• Experience interacting with regulators and/or law enforcement authorities on issues relating to data protection and privacy.
• Good understanding of information technology systems and their security requirements.
• Any CIPP certification.

(NYSE: MMC) is the world\'s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company\'s 86,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annualised revenue approaching $17 billion, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. advises individual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions. develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organisations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit , follow us on and Twitter or subscribe to .

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital or civil partnership status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We are proud of our inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work and thrive.

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