Advisory Consultant – Data Protection

Our client is an Accounting firm based in Zebbug in Malta and is looking to employ an Advocate in the Advisory team focusing on Data Protection/GDPR compliance matters for clients. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved and build a consulting career in a challenging area across various industries.
The successful candidate should be a newly graduate with a passion for Data Protection or a drive to learn and hold a University Law degree or equivalent.

• Help clients develop an understanding of operational processes and controls, and support in assessing their effectiveness in mitigating data protection risks;
• Carry out GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) readiness assessments at clients;
• Support clients across their customer privacy queries and complaints;
• Create and deliver clients’ employee training and awareness;
• Develop relevant policies, procedures and standards (privacy, classification, archiving, retention, etc);
• Support in fulfilling Data Protection Privacy Impact Assessments;
• Provide ongoing compliance support to clients in relation to GDPR matters;
• Develop and maintain a strong communication channel with clients at all times;
• Liaise with the firm’s cyber security team on information security aspects of client engagements.

• An understanding of the Data Protection Act, the EU GDPR and its implications for businesses;
• An understanding of regulatory compliance, investigation or audit;
• Good written and verbal communication skills;
• Comfortable in presenting to and dealing with all levels of staff;
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks and projects;
• Propensity and willingness to take a proactive approach with minimal supervision;
• Self-motivated, driven to excellence and a keen eye for detail;
• Willingness to learn and aptitude for acquiring new competencies.
• Hold a University Law degree or equivalent;
• Newly graduate with a passion for Data Protection or a drive to learn;
• Warranted lawyer with up to 2 years’ experience preferably in data protection/ privacy aspect.