About us:
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services – and our open-access model – we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.
LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in over 60 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific.
Our people:
People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.
We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.
Role Summary
Outstanding Privacy opportunity with one of the World’s leading companies. If you are interested in progressing a career in Privacy, this is the role for you. Working with truly inspirational leaders, you will find every day an exciting challenge surrounded by positive, collaborative experts.
ROLE SUMMARY:
We are looking for a highly motivated, inquisitive Privacy Advisor to join our Global Privacy team. You will work closely with our senior privacy lawyers, members of the wider legal team, compliance teams, business units, and external counsel with a particular focus on assessing and mitigating privacy risks and ensure that we provide adequate safeguards and remedies for the protection of data subjects' rights. You will also be responsible for researching and monitoring the legal developments and methodologies in the field of data protection, especially in light of Schrems II and its implications for third party risk management and cross border data flows.
What you'll be doing:
Working with colleagues to help implement and maintain our third-party risk management framework, playbooks, policies, procedures, and precedents, including our Privacy Impact Assessments, DPIAs, Transfer Impact Assessments, Standard Contractual Clauses and Vendor Due Diligence.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating data processing agreements, contracts and clauses with our third parties, ensuring that they reflect our data protection risk appetite.
Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of privacy laws and regulations that may impact the business and providing legal advice and guidance to our business units related to third party privacy risk, working with the Third-Party Assurance Service Team to assess responses from vendors.
Assisting in the management and resolution of data protection queries, complaints, and disputes from data subjects, regulators, and third parties.
Helping to develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs for our business, in particular our Procurement and Third- Party Assurance Service teams.
Advising and responding to privacy issues raised internally by our colleagues and externally by our clients, partners and the public.
What you'll bring:
Experience handling a broad range of privacy and commercial law subject areas in a large in-house organisation or a law firm setting.
A solid understanding of the data protection and privacy laws and regulations in the EMEA region, especially the GDPR and the Schrems II case and its implications for international data transfers.
An interest in and knowledge of the latest developments in Generative AI and Large Language Models would be particularly beneficial, as would exposure to financial services and technology.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate legal risks and provide practical and effective solutions.
A high level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality, able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and care.
Must be fluent in English with excellent written and oral communications skills to interact confidently and effectively with internal and external partners.
A proactive and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A keen interest and passion for data protection and privacy, and a willingness to learn and develop your skills and knowledge in this field.
What you'll get in return:
Ongoing training and mentoring opportunities to progress your career.
A supportive environment where your hard work will be truly appreciated.
You will enjoy a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including health insurance, pension plan and bonus scheme. You will also benefit from a flexible and supportive work environment, with the option to work remotely or from one of our offices in the EMEA region.
An opportunity to work with hard-working and friendly colleagues from different backgrounds and perspectives.
Access to a continuous and personalized learning and development program, with numerous opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in the field of data protection, privacy and wider.
A rewarding and exciting career, with the opportunity to grow and advance within the Privacy Team and wider.
We recognise that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take a hybrid approach to workplace.
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
Please take a moment to read this
privacy notice
carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained,
your rights and how to contact us as a data subject
.
If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
