Legal Counsel - Ethics & Compliance, Data Privacy at Accenture

Setup: Remote - India, Hybrid
Type: Full-time

Description

Accenture is seeking an experienced and full-time Legal Counsel specializing in Ethics & Compliance, Data Privacy. This managerial role involves providing subject matter expertise, driving process improvements, conducting privacy reviews, and collaborating with legal and corporate functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong data privacy background, particularly in AI, digital, and technology sectors, and will contribute to ensuring compliance with global data privacy regulations.

Required Skills

data privacy law
privacy risk management
incident handling
individual rights requests
project/program management
operational skills
cross-functional projects
multi-cultural environment
verbal, written and interpersonal skills
stakeholder management
risk mitigation
good judgment
Flexibility
changing priorities
fast-paced environment
Regulatory Compliance Management

Additional Information

Minimum Education: University law degree (Master or comparable level)
Required Previous Experiences: Minimum of 7 years’ experience in global data privacy law and practice, preferably at a global company or in technology and IT sector.
Experience and expertise with major national data privacy legislation, and with cross border privacy issues.
Knowledge of information and communication technologies or a technology degree or qualification.
Experience in monitoring privacy trends and developments and translating those into actionable requirements.
Experience in managing data subject access requests and regulatory enquiries.
Preferred Qualifications: IAPP professional certification(s) (CIPP/E, CIPM) or equivalents are preferred.
CIPP/CIPM or comparable privacy certification are a plus.