Role - Senior Legal Advisor-Data Privacy
Department Corporate Commercial Practice- Data Privacy and Protection
Our Client : Full service Law firm
Location: Kothrud Pune
Experience: 5+ Years

Job Brief
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Legal Advisor to join our client's Data Privacy & Protection Practice team. The ideal candidate must demonstrate deep subject matter expertise in privacy and data protection laws, with strong legal advisory, documentation, and client engagement skills. This role offers a unique prospect to work at the intersection of law, technology, and business.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Data Privacy Laws: Advise clients on Privacy Laws such including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA), General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), etc.
• Data Protection Frameworks: Design, develop, and implement comprehensive data privacy and protection frameworks for clients.
• Privacy Contracts: Review, draft, and negotiate data processing agreements, data transfer clauses, privacy notices,



and other related documentation.
• Privacy Workshops: Lead and conduct privacy training programs, client awareness sessions, and internal workshops.
• Privacy Audits Assessments: Conduct privacy assessments/audits and provide actionable legal recommendations for regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Client Engagement on Privacy Projects: Provide strategic legal counsel to clients on domestic and international data protection laws.

Education & Certification Qualifications
• Law degree from a recognized institution.
• Privacy IAPP (CIPP/E, CIPM) or DSCI certification (preferred).

Must Have Qualifications
• 4+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on privacy and data protection laws.
• Expertise in reviewing and negotiating data privacy agreements.
• Prior experience in advising clients on compliance with the GDPR, the DPDPA, and related privacy laws.
• Excellent analyti

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