Senior Data Protection Specialist
Role Overview
The Senior Data Protection Specialist provides senior-level legal and practical advice on UK GDPR, EU GDPR and international privacy requirements.
The role supports the global Data Protection Programme, AI and digitalisation initiatives, regulatory projects and privacy-by-design.
This is a senior individual-contributor role responsible for leading assigned matters and delivering high-quality work across multiple jurisdictions.
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Role overview
The Senior Data Protection Specialist provides senior-level legal and practical advice on UK GDPR, EU GDPR and international privacy requirements.
The role supports the global Data Protection Programme, AI and digitalisation initiatives, regulatory projects and privacy-by-design.
This is a senior individual-contributor role responsible for leading assigned matters and delivering high-quality work across multiple jurisdictions.
Workplace and reporting
- The role is based in London, UK, with a hybrid work setup.
- The role reports to the Global Data Protection Director.
Responsibilities
- Provide privacy advice on UK GDPR, EU GDPR and international privacy laws.
- Lead DPIAs, TIAs, privacy risk assessments and privacy-by-design reviews.
- Draft and negotiate data processing agreements and international transfer mechanisms.
- Advise business stakeholders on privacy requirements and practical solutions.
- Support AI, automation, digital transformation and customer-facing AI initiatives.
- Manage vendor privacy assessments and support data protection process digitalisation.
- Support incident investigations, breach assessments, remediation and regulatory documentation.
- Support audits, regulatory projects, training, DSAR governance and continuous policy improvement.
- Monitor regulatory developments and recommend implementation actions.
Requirements
- 7-10 years of relevant experience in data protection, privacy law or regulatory compliance.
- Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, EU GDPR, international transfers and multi-jurisdictional privacy matters.
- Experience leading DPIAs, TIAs, privacy-by-design reviews, vendor assessments and stakeholder advice.
- Experience with technology, digitalisation, AI governance, product privacy or processor services.
- Fluent written and spoken English; an additional European language is desirable.
- A legal qualification or equivalent senior privacy experience is required; CIPP/E, CIPM, AIGP or equivalent certification is desirable.
- Strong drafting, analysis, negotiation, communication, problem-solving and stakeholder-management abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, drive progress independently and produce regulator-ready documentation.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
- Induction support with experienced mentors and buddies.
- Further development and educational opportunities.
- Global Family Leave Policy and Employee Assistance Program.
- Internal inclusion and diversity employee networks.
About Colt
Colt describes its global teams as working together to create digital solutions for customers.
The company states that inclusion and diversity are central to its culture.
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