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At ConvaTec, we’re transforming our business for the better. Better products. Better ways of working. And better ways of delivering for our customers and each other. We’re aiming for nothing short of excellence. Join us as a Senior Privacy Counsel Europe, and you’ll do the same.
We’re looking for a talented Senior Privacy Counsel Europe with a passion for critical thinking and problem solving to join our Global Privacy team. Reporting to the Chief Data Privacy Officer, you will create and drive key data protection initiatives across Convatec’s global business. In doing so, you’ll join a talented and supportive Privacy Team and work closely with key stakeholders across the business, promoting a strong culture of handling and managing personal data sensitively and effectively.
With an increasing focus on adopting and developing AI, this role is also uniquely positioned to help build and shape Convatec’s Responsible AI Programme.
OUR PROMISE
the opportunity to work independently in a dynamic and innovative environmentprofessional onboarding/trainingrepresentative work equipment and the possibility to work remote or in a hybrid modela new and modern office in London Paddingtonexceptional benefitsYOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
You will act as the primary point of contact for our European businesses and responsible for delivering the Privacy Team’s global strategy in Europe, including monitoring legal and regulatory developments and advising on necessary adaptations and improvements to Convatec’s Privacy Programme.You will support in maturing Convatec’s Privacy Programme to develop, refine and simplify global, scalable, policies, processes and systems to protect the patient, Health Care Professional and employee data we process whilst enabling the business to fulfil its mission of creating pioneering heathcare.Coaching and mentoring our EMEA Data & Privacy Compliance Manager, reviewing and assigning work to support regional and global iniatives.Work closely with our Digital Solutions Team and colleagues across Convatec to conduct privacy impact assessments and to ensure privacy by design and default when developing and rolling out new products and services, with an increasing focus on ditigal products and AI.Work with the wider Legal team to develop and strengthen precedents, playbooks and processes to streamline and supercharge the team.Work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including the Digital Solutions, Marketing, Compliance, Legal, HR and Information Security teams, advising on new projects, setting clear accountabilities and policies for data protectionDevelop and deliver engaging and helpful training and awareness programmes.Working with the Chief Data Privacy Counsel, develop and mature Convatec’s Responsible AI programme, including assessments of the applicability of new and emerging AI laws and regulations, creating processes, policies, training and awareness materials and conducting risk assessments.Monitor privacy and AI regulation and advise on required/desired adaptations and improvements to Convatec’s Privacy and Responsible AI Programmes.YOUR PROFILE
Minimum of a Bachelor’s DegreeQualified to practise law in the UK or equivalent jurisdiction or CIPP/E or equivalent data protection qualification and industry experience4-6 years’ experience in-house or at a top law firm (with secondment experience), with a solid focus in data protection mattersDemonstrable experience of leading on a range of privacy projects and issuesStrong commercial acumen; ability to take a pragmatic approach to legal risk and advise the business accordinglySkilled at collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across all levels of the businessExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong team player, hands-on, self starter and can-do approachInterest in technology and AI
Our transformation will change your career. For good. You’ll be pushed to think bigger and aim for excellence. Your ideas will be heard, and you’ll be supported to bring them to life. There’ll be challenges. But, stretch yourself and embrace the opportunities, and you could make your biggest impact yet.
This is stepping outside of your comfort zone.
This is work that’ll move you.
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