Data Privacy Specialist

Overview

• Data privacy is one of the fastest-growing areas of legal practice across the GCC.
• As regulators raise the bar and organisations invest heavily in digital transformation and AI, demand for experienced, commercially minded privacy counsel has never been higher.
• RAYNE is expanding its consultant team to meet that demand and is seeking experienced Data Privacy professionals based across the UAE.
• As a consultant at RAYNE, you will be embedded directly within client organisations, functioning as a genuine extension of their in-house legal teams.
• Secondments vary in length, sector, and legal discipline.
• Throughout every engagement, you will have the full backing of the RAYNE team behind you.
• Our model is founded on trust, flexibility, and lasting relationships, with our clients and our consultants alike.
• What you'll be doing:
• You will advise clients on a broad range of data protection, privacy, and information governance matters, including:
• Compliance with the UAE PDPL, DIFC Data Protection Law, GDPR, and other applicable frameworks
• Drafting and negotiating data processing agreements, privacy notices, consent mechanisms, and vendor contracts
• Privacy impact assessments, transfer assessments, and compliance reviews
• Cross-border data transfers, cybersecurity incidents, and breach response
• Privacy considerations across technology, AI, cloud, and outsourcing projects
• Development and implementation of privacy governance frameworks, policies, and training programmes
• What we're looking for:
• A qualified lawyer or experienced data privacy professional with a strong track record in privacy, data protection, or information governance
• Ideally over 5 years’ experience in a relevant role, whether in private practice, in-house, a consultancy, or a regulatory environment
• Deep familiarity with UAE, DIFC, and/or international privacy frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Pragmatic, adaptable, and comfortable working independently in fast-paced environments
• Fluency in English essential; Arabic highly advantageous
• Why RAYNE?
• High-quality secondments across diverse sectors and client environments
• Exposure to cutting-edge privacy, AI, and regulatory matters
• A consultancy built on transparency, integrity, and lasting relationships
• Consistent support before, during, and after every engagement
• Genuinely flexible working arrangements
• If you are a Data Privacy professional seeking a more flexible, relationship-driven approach, without compromising on quality or impact, we would welcome a conversation.