Assistant General Counsel (Dublin / London)

The role

You will work on privacy, data protection, and contract-related matters. You will advise on international data privacy and cybersecurity laws and handle contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation.

What you will do

• Advising on international data privacy and cybersecurity laws/regulations.
• Researching and advising on data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which KBRA operates.
• Assisting in the enhancement, implementation, and maintenance of privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity policies.
• Conducting privacy impact assessments and legitimate interest assessments.
• Assisting with vendor and third-party due diligence and cross-border data transfers.
• Completing and maintaining records of processing activities.
• Advising on ePrivacy, cookies and direct marketing laws.
• Assisting with incident/ breach response.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and clauses relevant to privacy.
• Monitoring developments in privacy, data protection and AI.

Required qualifications

• A qualifying law degree (or equivalent)
• Admitted to practise as a solicitor in Ireland or England & Wales with a current practising certificate, or otherwise authorized to practice law in Ireland or England & Wales
• 4-8 years post-qualification experience, specifically with hands-on exposure to privacy/data protection law
• Strong experience with drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts
• Demonstrated knowledge of GDPR (EU & UK), cross-border data transfer mechanisms, ePrivacy laws, vendor/ third party risk, and cybersecurity basics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research, analytical, organisational, and project management skills

Nice to have

• IAPP certification (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or equivalent)
• Experience working in regulated environments (financial services, tech, data / analytics, etc.)
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Pension plan
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

About the company

Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited/Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited and its affiliates (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency. The Legal Department handles all of KBRA’s legal matters with the exception of ratings.