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EY

Data Protection Incident Response – Assistant Director

EY

. Provide legal oversight and guidance on global data protection and privacy incidents .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeWrocław • PolandLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global data protection and privacy laws, particularly GDPR, with a strong focus on managing complex cross-border data incidents and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to implement and improve data incident response frameworks while providing legal oversight and guidance.

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CIPP (E) CertificationGDPR KnowledgeData Incident ManagementStakeholder ManagementLegal Judgement

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Hard Skills
Data Protection LawsIncident TrackingRegulatory InvestigationsCrisis ManagementData Breach InterpretationTrend AnalysisPolicy ImplementationGovernance FrameworksCross-Border Incident ManagementLegal Oversight
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsCoachingPerformance FeedbackIntercultural Sensitivity
Tools & Technologies
Cloud ComputingRPAAIData Incident Response ToolsMetrics Reporting
Certifications & Qualifications
CIPP (E)
Industry Keywords
Data ProtectionPrivacy IncidentsGlobal OrganisationStakeholder EngagementLegal Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudRPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide legal oversight and guidance on global data protection and privacy incidents
  • Support management of complex and strategically significant data incidents
  • Coordinate with Information Security, Risk Management, General Counsel and other stakeholders across jurisdictions
  • Maintain oversight of incident tracking, reporting, metrics and trend analysis
  • Support implementation and continuous improvement of the global data incident response framework, policies, procedures and governance
  • Communicate the global data incident response programme and provide guidance on cross-border incidents
  • Identify, assess and escalate significant legal and regulatory issues arising from data incidents
  • Collaborate with global data protection, risk management, Infosec and General Counsel teams
  • Contribute to training, awareness initiatives and guidance materials
  • Oversee onboarding, capability building and career development initiatives
  • Allocate work, manage utilization and ensure delivery against SLAs and quality measures
  • Provide coaching, performance feedback and development support
  • Manage stakeholders and assist with business development initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Qualified lawyer with a consistent strong academic record
  • Mandatory CIPP (E) certification
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-border data incidents
  • Strong knowledge of EU and international data protection laws, particularly GDPR
  • Experience interpreting requirements relating to personal data breaches, regulatory investigations, law enforcement requests, and crisis management
  • Excellent legal judgement and analytical skills
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience working in a complex global organisation across multiple jurisdictions and cultures
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Understanding of cloud computing, RPA, AI and other emerging technologies
  • Experience in client handling and leading a team of legal professionals
  • Ability to work effectively with onshore legal teams and colleagues in other functions
  • Ability to manage high workload volumes efficiently
  • Sensitivity to intercultural contacts and communication
  • Strong personal responsibility and ownership
  • Ability to adapt, cross-skill, up-skill and contribute to continuous improvement

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • 2 days office/3 days remote
  • Learning, skills and insights through EY’s global delivery network
  • Career development initiatives
  • Coaching, performance feedback, and development support
  • Training and awareness initiatives
  • Global team collaboration and exposure to teams across EY service lines, geographies and sectors