Data Privacy Manager

Arthur Cox LLP

Data Privacy Manager overseeing data protection compliance in corporate law firm. Collaborating with legal teams to ensure adherence to GDPR and privacy standards while managing risk.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and maintain internal data protection policies and procedures.
Manage data subject access requests (DSARs) and ensure timely responses.
Support on data retention projects in line with firm policy.
Review client and vendor data processing agreements (DPAs), privacy notices, and contractual clauses.
Assist with the response to client information security questionnaires and assessments.
Support the Firm during regulatory investigations or data breach incidents.
Conduct privacy impact assessments (DPIAs) for new services and technologies.
Develop the Firm’s Record of Processing Activities (ROPA).
****Training & Awareness:**
Deliver tailored privacy training to legal teams and support staff.
Promote privacy-by-design principles in client engagements and internal projects.
****Regulatory Engagement:**
Act as the firm’s point of contact with the Data Protection Commission (DPC).
Monitor changes in data protection laws and advise on implications for the firm and its clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant 3rd level qualification in corporate law/data protection law or related field.
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in privacy law, ideally within a corporate law firm or advising corporate clients.
Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing data protection risk and compliance framework.
Professional certification (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) is highly desirable.
In-depth knowledge of GDPR, Irish Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018, and international privacy frameworks.
****Key Competencies:**
Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Ability to manage complex projects and regulatory timelines.
High attention to detail and analytical skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure
- 25 days annual leave
- Leading hybrid working policy
- Immediate pension scheme
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- TaxSaver and Bike to Work scheme
- Full gym and wellness programme
- Professional development opportunities
- Wide-ranging opportunities for involvement in internal committees

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Hard Skills & Tools

data protection policiesdata subject access requestsdata retention projectsdata processing agreementsprivacy impact assessmentsRecord of Processing Activitiesdata protection risk frameworkcompliance frameworkGDPRinternational privacy frameworks

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingcommercial awarenesscommunicationstakeholder managementproject managementregulatory timeline managementattention to detailanalytical skills

Certifications

CIPP/ECIPM