Junior Consultant, Data Protection

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About us

• Pembroke Privacy is a data protection, privacy & AI governance consultancy based in Ireland and
• the UK. We provide organisations with the knowledge, skills and resources required to manage
• their data protection compliance obligations successfully under the GDPR and other information
• privacy laws. We are trusted data protection and AI governance partners to global organisations
• with a focus on life sciences, technology and financial sectors.

Job Summary

• Our Junior Consultants, employed in Ireland, begin their careers in data protection, privacy and AI
• Governance, supporting the delivery of advice to clients across Ireland, the UK and the USA in the
• Fintech, Pharma and IT sectors. Working closely under the supervision of experienced colleagues,
• Graduates assist in conduction DSARs and DPIAs, contribute to GDPR research and client
• documentation, and develop a strong foundation in data protection law and practice. This is a
• structured role designed to build the technical knowledge, professional skills and client facing
• confidence required to progress within the firm.

Working a 39 hour week your key responsibilities include

1. Client Services

• Support the Team in delivering data protection advice and DPO services to clients under the
• supervision of an associate/senior consultant. Assist with note taking, research, and administrative
• tasks related to client projects. Record all time spent with clients in our bespoke Time Recording
• System daily, ensuring no time is omitted. Revenue is earned through billed time and this is essential
• to ensure clients are billed in full for all support provided, whether they are billed monthly or on
• project completion.

1. Marketing

Assist with proofreading and formatting marketing materials and content as directed.

1. Knowledge

• Develop foundational knowledge of data protection law and privacy regulations. Work towards
• obtaining IAPP certification and maintain CPE requirements.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fintech, Pharma, IT or Law
• 0 – 2 Years experience Data Protection in similar fields

Technical Skills

• One Trust or relate DPO Administrative platform