Chief Privacy Counsel & DPO

Company:Marsh Corporate

Description:

Chief Privacy Counsel & DPO - UK & EU – London (12 FTC)

We are seeking a talented individual to join Marsh' Privacy Centre of Excellence (COE) for a fixed term to provide maternity cover. This role will be based in our London offices. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced Privacy Lawyer to lead and coordinate Marsh’s data protection efforts across the UK and EU.
 

Data is fundamental to our client services at Marsh, and we pride ourselves on being responsible stewards of the large volumes of global data we are entrusted with, and in our thoughtful design of innovative offerings to help clients manage risks. This role is key to protect the data entrusted to us by our clients and our colleagues and to comply with the many regulatory and contractual requirements applicable to Marsh. This role includes the opportunity to serve as the Marsh-wide DPO for the UK and EU.  
 

You will report to our Global Chief Privacy Officer. You will work closely with IT and business representatives in the regions, and with corporate functions that share responsibility for aspects of privacy and data protection, including IT, HR, Internal Audit, as well as Legal Compliance & Public Affairs.
 

We will rely on you to:

• Oversee the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of a Marsh-wide data protection program in the UK and EU that meets evolving data protection and AI requirements, including our Binding Corporate Rules program.

• Act as Marsh’s UK and EU DPO including running the DPO office, issuing guidance and alerts, and offering training as needed.

• Help manage and implement tools and processes to address evolving privacy and data protection risks inherent in Marsh’s UK and EU operations.

• Participate in new business initiatives and product development activities across the UK and EU and provide subject matter expert advice on Global initiatives.  

• Be the subject matter expert in response to unauthorised loss or disclosure of personal data.

• Provide escalatory support and management for a small team of privacy compliance and legal professionals.

What you need to have: 

• LLB or equivalent legal qualification

• Senior level lawyer

• Strong knowledge of all aspects of UK & EU data protection legislation and an understanding of the broader data law environment.

• Ability to think strategically and to develop a multi-faceted plan to address data protection, privacy and AI risks.

• Experience interacting with regulators and/or law enforcement authorities on issues relating to data protection and privacy.

• Experience negotiating complex commercial contracts, with a focus on data protection terms and security terms

• Good understanding of information technology systems and their security requirements.

• Familiarity with data lakes and governance, digital platforms, cookie and other third-party online tracking, and privacy-enhancing technologies.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

• Ability to work within a matrix environment, managing relationships with different business stakeholders and to problem-solve effectively across multiple geographies.

• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.

• Strong project management, planning and organisation.

What makes you stand out:

• Proven experience working in a global, matrixed organisation in a leadership capacity.

• Strong working knowledge of European languages (especially French, Spanish or German).

• Experience contributing to industry group consultations and participating in privacy roundtables.

• Understanding of AI and developments in the generative AI space, as well as the related regulatory environment.

• Understanding of information technology systems and their security requirements.

• Any CIPP certification.

​Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.