Senior Data Protection Manager (Interim)

A leading international law firm is looking for a Senior Data Privacy Manager to join its Risk & Compliance function on a 12-month fixed term contract.

You must have experience from a professional services environment, ideally another law firm or Big 4.

This is a senior, visible role where you will shape privacy and data risk strategy, lead key initiatives across the business and act as a subject matter expert to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as SME on data protection and privacy risk (GDPR and global frameworks)
• Lead DPIAs and privacy risk assessments
• Oversee risk registers and mitigation plans
• Develop and enhance privacy policies and frameworks
• Lead incident and breach management
• Engage stakeholders and deliver training across the business
• Support governance around AI and emerging risks
• Lead and develop junior team members

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data privacy and risk within a professional services environment
• Deep knowledge of GDPR and global privacy laws
• Proven experience leading DPIAs, incident response and risk frameworks
• Good understanding of ISO 27001 / ISMS
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

This is a great opportunity tin a well-regarded firm offering a collaborative culture and flexible hybrid working. There is potential to work in regional offices across the UK.

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