Specialist Lawyer –Data Protection And Privacy

Specialist role in a values-driven organisation Join an inclusive and supportive team Support innovative organisational activities including research, here & overseas The Legal Department at this global organisation is a vibrant and diverse business unit and is one of several specialist support functions within the Chief Operating Officer's portfolio.
Responsible for the management of all legal matters, the Legal Department provides comprehensive legal advice and services to senior management and staff on matters that relate to the organisation's governance and its diverse endeavours. The Legal Department also coordinates access to external legal services as required.
Our client prides itself on its collegiate approach to working across teams and functions. The work on offer is interesting, challenging and rewarding.
About the Role This exciting role supports organisation-wide projects, services and research through specialist privacy advice, drafting of agreements and Privacy Impact Assessments and contribution to organisational policy work. You will participate in training of in-house business units and help to raise awareness of data protection and privacy laws across the organisation.
About You You are a senior associate level lawyer, ideally with data protection and privacy expertise, or with commercial or administrative law experience and interest in specialising further in this fascinating field.
You enjoy building effective relationships with clients and senior stakeholders and have a customer-centric approach.
Benefits include hybrid working arrangements and on-site parking as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
Location: Melbourne
Ref: MCKS21748
Closing date: Monday 30 September 2024
For a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact our exclusively retained consultant, Katherine Sampson:
P: 0419 329 992
E: ******
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