Global Privacy Counsel
Dyson learnt an early lesson in the value of legal might, winning a gruelling battle against Hoover when it infringed our early cyclone technology patents. Our in-house legal teams have been at the forefront of Dyson ever since. From the information security experts and IP teams doggedly protecting our ideas. To the commercial lawyers and procurement specialists who solve our toughest business challenges across the world.
Accountabilities
- Own and maintain the Dyson Global Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy and End User License Agreement (EULA)
- Chair the GDPR Steering Group
- Provide legal advice and support on all aspects of compliance with Privacy and Data Protection Law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Act as the primary point of contact and manage the relationship with external counsel supporting privacy and data protection matters
- Produce monthly report on Privacy and Data Protection Risk
- Maintain relevant data protection registers to monitor and track data sharing arrangements for personal identifiable information
- Proactively monitor for changes to privacy law and regulation; creating executive briefing packs for any change that has a significant impact to the Global Dyson business
Skills
- The successful candidate will have post qualification experience in privacy and data protection. In-house exposure during or post training is a definite advantage.
- Solid background in privacy and data protection law and an ability to apply that knowledge in a practical and pragmatic way;
- Commercial experience, gained in a global business processing large volumes of Personal Identifiable Information
- Strong drafting skills and experience of contract negotiation;
- Good awareness of the role of the legal function in a large business and have the ability to contribute actively in the taking of key business decisions;
- An appetite to learn new skills and the versatility and technical ability to deal with issues outside of their experience and learn quickly on the job;
- Ability to work in a fast paced, constantly changing but supportive environment