Data Protection and Compliance Specialist

4 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Holland & Knight LLP Full time

Job Summary

Holland & Knight LLP is seeking a highly skilled Data Protection and Compliance Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving our Data Loss Prevention (DLP) program, conducting and overseeing data egress investigations, and supporting our privacy incident and privacy breach response plans.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement data loss prevention controls and strategies to protect confidential information in compliance with our legal, regulatory, and client contractual obligations.
  • Respond to data egress incidents, conduct data loss investigations, and develop corrective action or training plans as needed.
  • Prepare metrics plans and reporting on the DLP program.
  • Develop incident reporting for senior management.
  • Improve existing investigation policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Provide reporting and notification support for privacy-related incidents and breaches.
  • Ensure compliance standards, practices, and internal controls are appropriately documented and adhered to.
  • Support the Privacy and Compliance Program's communication and awareness campaigns.
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments, develop mitigation or corrective action plans, and communicate and escalate identified risks as necessary.
  • Support vendor risk management and DPIA programs to ensure third parties comply with our privacy and data protection requirements.
  • Facilitate compliance risk mitigation efforts by providing monitoring and oversight of remediation efforts to support ongoing compliance.
  • Support the Firm's Integrated Risk Management (IRM) program.
  • Provide monthly updates and reporting for the Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) Council.
  • Support the program's audits and evidence collection processes.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in IT, law firm, and/or investigation role experience required.
  • Knowledge and understanding of data handling practices, privacy, and data protection principles or data governance required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience using Microsoft-based tools is preferred.
  • Industry standard certification, such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) or similar certification is preferred.

Benefits

Holland & Knight LLP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, eleven paid holidays per year, time off for bereavement or jury duty, paid leave for new parents, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, tax-advantaged accounts for health care expenses, FSA or HSA, FSA for dependent care, supplemental AFLAC policies for medical care, excess liability coverage, health advocacy services, behavioral health and counseling resources for all family members, 401(k), profit sharing, pre-tax transit and parking program, backup care for children and adults, senior care planning support, and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.



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