EY GDS Data Protection Counsel 

Poland, Lower Silesian Voivodeship 

567165336

Skills and attributes for success

• ~8-year PQE with minimum 6 years prior professional experience of data protection in the capacity of a legal counsel
• Appreciation of data protection principles and application of controls to protect confidential and personal data

The candidate should:

• have experience in operational data protection processes, including but not limited to PIA and individual rights requests;
• have experience in dealing with personal data breaches including assessing the risk to the rights and freedoms of individuals and reporting, where required;
• have experience advising on data protection relevant contract provisions, and on international data transfers;
• be comfortable working in an unstructured & complex environment requiring out of box thinking, logical reasoning;
• be able to continuously add value to assigned processes and develop solutions;
• have the ability to learn and understand the EY’s global policies as well as familiarity with other Legal and Risk Management initiatives outside of area of expertise;
• have the ability to manage tasks and activities in a timely manner and be responsible for specific outcomes;
• have basic knowledge of project management tools and methodologies;
• have the ability to keep confidential sensitive information;
• have strong research and communications skills;
• have the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks;
• have an interest in working with a culturally diverse team from around the globe to design, develop, and deploy programs and share knowledge;
• have excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with an inclusive approach;
• be an effective communicator with good written and oral presentation skills;
• be a team player and active listener with the ability to respond to and develop the ideas of others; and
• have experience working in an international setting and resolving cross border issues.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Law graduate with practising certificate held for a jurisdiction in one of the GDS locations or a GDPR location
• Good academic background
• Candidates with a recognised data protection/data privacy qualification (e.g. CIPP/E or similar) or willingness to obtain the qualification in first six months with team would be preferred

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Ability to operate and flex in an ambiguous and changing environment to respond to emerging priorities
• Experience of working to deadlines and delivering high quality outputs
• Ability and willingness to periodically work flexibly e.g., participating in calls outside of standard office hours (early morning/late night) to support our global organization
• Proven track record of independently managing multiple stakeholders in a structured MNC

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations – Argentina, China, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – 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 to advisory consultants, 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.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

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

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