Job Description
The Role
The Clifford Chance Data Privacy team is part of the Risk and Compliance department, operating across London, Delhi, and Warsaw. The team ensures the firm’s compliance with data privacy laws and regulations, providing expert advice and support to business functions and practice areas.
Who you will work with
As the Data Privacy Coordinator for One Europe, you will play a supporting role to the team responsible for implementing and coordinating data protection and privacy activities across Clifford Chance’s European offices. You will work closely with the Data Privacy Senior Manager for One Europe, supporting team members to help the firm meet its data protection obligations. You will also support the global data privacy team where required.
What you will be responsible for
You will coordinate day-to-day compliance tasks, ensuring our operations align with data protection regulations. Under supervision of the Data Privacy Senior Manager for One Europe, you will:
- Assist with day-to-day administration of the data privacy function including managing the data privacy mailbox, triage incoming requests, and ensure a timely response.
- Coordinate regular reporting activities, including collating metrics and updates and preparing data protection and privacy reports.
- Support the maintenance of compliance records including records of processing, data event management, data subject rights requests and data protection impact assessments.
- Support the review of supplier responses to data privacy assessment questionnaires and the completion of client audit questionnaires.
- Facilitate the timely review and update of privacy notices, policies, training, and guidance.
- Support the development, planning and release of training and awareness initiatives.
- Organize team resources, maintain structured documentation, and
- Develop an awareness and understanding of data protection principles, law and practice, undertaking data privacy specific training as required.
Qualifications
Your Experience
- Experience in a similar role within a legal, compliance, or corporate environment is desirable.
- Awareness of European data protection laws, with an interest in developing knowledge of global privacy frameworks.
- Proficient in written and spoken English, and the ability to convey information clearly and professionally.
- Excellent organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Ability to thrive in a team with high professional standards and a flexible client-friendly commercial approach.
How we will support you
From your first day with us, you will have access to formal training, mentoring, and on-the-job learning, with clear pathways for career progression in line with the firm’s career framework
Company Description
Who We Are
We are a global law firm dedicated to creating advantage for our clients - on every matter, every time.
Our Warsaw Hub exemplifies this commitment. We offer a competitive edge and empower the right people to be at the forefront of technological innovation, such as AI investment, legal automation, bespoke tools, to drive transformation at Clifford Chance and create more added-value, efficient solutions for clients and the wider industry.
Joining our team means you will be part of a high-performing culture, globally recognised for the work we do and the advantage we create for world-leading clients. You’ll collaborate with the sharpest minds in the industry, working on some of the most critical legal and commercial business challenges and driving business support processes.
We focus on delivering operational excellence with specialist infrastructure and dedicated support such as, Finance, Legal and Executive administration support, , Risk and Compliance, Business Development, Branding, Marketing and Communications.
Additional Information
The Warsaw Hub is designed to help clients move faster, smarter, and with confidence. Joining us means becoming part of a dynamic and interconnected global network. Every day and on each project, you will connect with your colleagues across the world. You will learn, you will grow, and you will take your career in the direction you want.
We are closely integrated with the core business of Clifford Chance. This means frequent interactions with senior stakeholders, providing our team with invaluable insights. This close integration ensures that our work is aligned with the firm's overall goals and vision.
The Warsaw Hub requires individuals with advanced capabilities and the ability to engage in thought-partnering with Clifford Chance's lawyers and partners. This means that our team members are not just executing tasks but are actively contributing to the development of innovative legal solutions. This collaborative environment fosters professional growth and ensures that our team is always at the cutting edge of the legal industry.
You will work in the heart of the city. Warsaw is a friendly place to live and to work and has a cosmopolitan environment.
Equal Opportunities
At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer, and every other aspect of employment.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. Find out more here.
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