Legal Manager Data Protection Lisboa

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We are looking for a Legal Manager with proven experience in data protection and privacy. This role requires a strong legal and strategic profile to lead compliance projects, deliver
- quality legal advisory services, and support clients in navigating complex legal challenges related to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate compliance projects aligned with the GDPR and related regulations.
• Draft and review privacy policies and international data transfer instruments.
• Define and implement personal data governance programs.
• Provide legal guidance to data controllers, processors, and Data Protection Officers (DPOs).
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and other risk analyses.
• Engage with supervisory authorities, such as the CNPD.
• Evaluate technology projects with a focus on privacy by design and accountability.
• Contribute to the development of our legal practice in AI, in alignment with the AI Act, DSA, DGA, and NIS2.
• Lead internal
  - sharing initiatives and legal methodology development.
• Advise public entities on matters related to data protection and administrative organization.

Your Profile

• Law degree (preferred final grade of 14/20 or higher).
• Active registration with the Portuguese Bar Association, with a minimum of six years of professional experience.
• Strong track record in data protection and legal compliance.
• Proficient knowledge of the GDPR, Law No. 58/2019, e
  Privacy Directive, and related regulations.
• Understanding of public administration and government structure.
• Critical thinking skills, strong organizational capabilities, and a
  - oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Portuguese and English (mandatory).
• Proficient in collaborative digital work tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (e. g. , CIPP/E, CIPM).
• Postgraduate studies in Data Protection.
• Interest in the legal challenges posed by AI,
  - personal data regulation, and emerging technologies.
• Prior experience providing legal counsel to public entities or operating within regulated sectors.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, innovative legal thinking, and professional representation skills.

We believe you have what it takes. And you, are you ready to join our “community of solvers”?

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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