Join a global firm's Risk & Compliance function in Belfast as part of a dedicated Data Privacy team. This is a hands‑on role supporting the firm’s privacy programme, incident response, individual rights requests and privacy-by-design for technology projects.

The role involves advising internal stakeholders across the business, helping maintain and enhance a global compliance programme, conducting DPIAs, supporting data transfers and localisation requirements, and contributing to training and communications to embed good data-protection practice.

Suitable for a solicitor with early PQE who wants a varied, cross‑functional privacy role in a collaborative team with hybrid working and strong development opportunities.

Qualified lawyer; 1–4 years PQE (suitable for candidates at this level)
Strong demonstrable experience advising on data privacy and data‑handling issues
Degree (2:1 or above) and excellent written/verbal communication skills
Comfortable with technology; able to explain technical processes in business‑friendly language
Experience with DPIAs, incident response and stakeholder engagement; strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise
Desirable: data privacy qualifications (e.g. CIPP/E or CIPM), experience in an international or risk function environment, familiarity with AI governance and eDiscovery tools

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