Our client a global leader in retail is seeking an In house Legal Counsel with experience in data protection.

What you’ll do

Data Protection

Act as Data Protection Officer and ensure the business is compliant with GDPR and relevant Data Protection legislation
To work with Lidl International and other countries on data protection matters to ensure ongoing compliance
Responsible for completing and assessing Ireland and Northern Ireland’s Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) under Art 30 GDPR
Using appropriate measures to ensure that all employees involved in processing personal data are knowledgeable of the legislation and policies and procedures.
Reviewing and drafting of Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), privacy policies and provision of data protection advices to various departments within organisation.
Completing internal and external data protection audits to assess data security concepts and technical and organisational measures (TOMs) to ensure adherence to our policies and procedures.
Review, advise and comply with Subject Access Requests (SARs) in respect to CCTV and other forms of personal data.
Investigate data breaches and liaise with Data Protection Commission (DPC) on a variety of topics
To manage the data protection risk register, data retention schedules and all other relevant data protection requirements
Work closely with Information Security Officer (ISO) and their team to provide appropriate data protection advices to the business with respect to a variety of projects
To provide training on data protection to the relevant stakeholders

Contract Law

Draft, review, negotiate, advise on and administer a broad range of standard and non-standard contracts
Create sample contracts for various contractual scenarios and business functions

General Legal Services

Provide timely, sound legal advice to various business units on a range of legal queries including but not limited to consumer/retail law, competition law, advertising law, commercial property law, trademark law, H&S and employment law, anti-corruption/anti-bribery legislation
Administer, maintain, review and update relevant registrations and records applicable to Lidl under company law
Monitor legislative changes in Irish/European law and relevant case law with a view to update affected business areas and key stakeholders on these changes and developments
Liaise with external legal advisers and legal firms. Monitor their service quality and costs
Advise on Irish and Northern Irish regulatory obligations

What you’ll need

Qualified solicitor or barrister
Qualification or Certificate in Data Protection law
3-5 years PQE in a legal role (in-house commercial experience preferential) and experience in the practical application of data protection in a commercial environment.
Experience in both jurisdictions, Ireland and the Northern Ireland
Motivated, hands-on and organised self-starter with positive and pro-active ‘can do’ attitude
Good at absorbing information, eagerness to learn as well as embracing innovation and change
Imaginative and creative solution finder who can think “outside the box” and provide pragmatic, business orientated Data Protection advise

What you’ll receive

€76,000 rising to €100,000 after 4 years
Company car (optional)
25 days holidays per annum
Private employee medical insurance
Company pension after six months of service
Flexible start and finish times
Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
Excellent opportunities for career progression
Dynamic work environment
Modern office facility with free parking
On-site gym and canteen
Up to 2 days remote working per week
Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Data Protection Officer

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