Data Privacy Manager
Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
Department: Other Legal Roles
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: 10 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 T380
Reporting To: Head of Risk and Compliance
Description
Arthur Cox LLP is one of Ireland’s leading law firms. We are an “all-island” firm with offices in Dublin and Belfast. We also have offices in London, New York, and San Francisco. Our practice encompasses all aspects of corporate and business law. With 600 legal staff and a total headcount of nearly 900, we provide a comprehensive service to an international client base ranging from multinational organisations, banks, and financial institutions and established global leaders to government agencies and new players in emerging industry sectors. Our story has been defined by our progressive outlook. For over 100 years, we have led the way in the legal field in Ireland. For our clients, we work to deliver the best service and support. With an independent, entrepreneurial spirit of innovation leading the way.
Background to the role:
The role sits within the Firm’s Risk & Compliance department, which aims to mitigate risks and facilitate the business in maintaining compliance with relevant laws, regulations and client requirements. The Risk & Compliance department plays a critical role in safeguarding the Firm’s reputational brand and works right across the Firm and partnership to ensure we have the right framework and culture in place to protect against legal, regulatory and operational risks.
Location: Dublin Ireland
Working model: Hybrid, Permanent
Department: Risk & Compliance
Reports to: Head of Risk & Compliance
Overview of the role:
As Data Privacy Manager in a corporate law firm, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of data protection compliance. You will work closely with legal teams and business support services, to ensure internal and client-facing operations meet GDPR and other related data protection and privacy law regulatory standards. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong acumen and a proactive approach to risk management.
Key Responsibilities
Internal Compliance:
- Oversee and maintain internal data protection policies and procedures.
- Manage data subject access requests (DSARs) and ensure timely responses.
- Support on data retention projects in line with firm policy.
- Review client and vendor data processing agreements (DPAs), privacy notices, and contractual clauses.
- Assist with response to client information security questionnaires and assessments.
- Support the Firm during regulatory investigations or data breach incidents.
- Conduct privacy impact assessments (DPIAs) for new services and technologies.
- Develop the Firm’s Record of Processing Activities (ROPA).
Training & Awareness:
- Deliver tailored privacy training to legal teams and support staff.
- Promote privacy-by-design principles in client engagements and internal projects.
Regulatory Engagement:
- Act as the firm’s point of contact with the Data Protection Commission (DPC).
- Monitor changes in data protection laws and advise on implications for the firm and its clients.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Relevant 3rd level qualification in corporate law/data protection law or related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in privacy law, ideally within a corporate law firm or advising corporate clients.
- Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing data protection risk and compliance framework.
- Professional certification (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) is highly desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of GDPR, Irish Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018, and international privacy frameworks.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Ability to manage complex projects and regulatory timelines.
- High attention to detail and analytical skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure
- 25 days annual leave
- Leading hybrid working policy
- Immediate pension scheme
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- TaxSaver and Bike to Work scheme
- Full gym and wellness programme
- Professional development opportunities
- Wide-ranging opportunities for involvement in internal committees
