EY GDS Data Protection Counsel 

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru 

820985125

Supervising Associate – Global Delivery Services (GDS) Data Protection Lawyer

: Data Protection

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 GDS is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across multiple locations – Argentina, Hungary, India, Mexico, the Philippines, Poland, Spain, Sri Lanka and the UK – 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.