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Why this job is important
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, organized, and commercially oriented Privacy Legal Counsel. In this key role, you will provide privacy support to the Kantar business, including reviewing and drafting DPIAs, playbooks, and policies, product development, and liaising with stakeholders across Kantar divisions and functions. You will also support the strategic initiatives of our in-house legal function.
What you'll be doing
1. Lead and advise on privacy initiatives including DPIAs, SCCs/TRAs, PbD, and AI activities using OneTrust technology.
2. Conduct horizon scanning to analyse upcoming legal and privacy risks and develop appropriate legal solutions.
3. Train Kantar employees on privacy, build and refine processes, analyse personal data, and undertake risk assessments.
4. Develop and refine Legal team knowhow, including templates, playbooks, and policies to address the evolving needs of a growing business.
5. Collaborate with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to manage privacy issues and apply governance processes.
6. Build trusting relationships with senior stakeholders and clients.
7. Self-manage workload and collaborate with the global team.
8. Provide training and advice on legal risks and opportunities related to privacy strategy.
The skills & experience needed as Privacy Counsel
* A willingness to learn and at least 2 years of legal experience, ideally with privacy experience.
* Fluency in English and French (preferred).
* Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong business acumen and ability to advise on business-related legal issues.
* Data protection experience is desirable.
* A team player who engages in purposeful collaboration with legal team members and clients.
* Ability to work effectively across regions, cultures, and time zones.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
* An independent and strategic thinker willing to take on additional responsibilities.
* Enjoy working in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
* Commitment to personal development and continual improvement.
What's in it for you
Flexible hybrid working
Up to 25 days off, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering
Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, education related and more
Why join Kantar?
We shape the brands of tomorrow by better understanding people everywhere. By understanding people, we can understand what drives their decisions, actions, and aspirations on a global scale. And by amplifying our in-depth expertise of human understanding alongside ground-breaking technology, we can help brands find concrete insights that will help them succeed in our fast-paced, ever shifting world.
And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together.
We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar.