Medior Data Protection Lawyer

About MyData-TRUST:

In the Life Sciences, health data is essential to product development, groundbreaking discoveries and advances in patient care. But navigating global privacy and data protection compliance can be complicated. MyData-TRUST empowers Life Sciences to maximize the potential of their data by delivering pragmatic business solutions that enable legal compliance, build patient trust, and propel innovation.

Founded in 2017, MyData-TRUST is composed of a global multi-disciplinary team of data privacy, legal, life sciences IT, and information security experts. MyData-TRUST offers a full range of privacy and data protection services, including Data Protection Officer as a Service, customized consulting and privacy management solutions.

Medior Data Protection Lawyer

MyData-TRUST is looking to hire a highly motivated Medior Data Protection Lawyer for it’s growing Belgium office.

The Data Protection Lawyer contributes to the implementation of the compliance projects by providing legal support to the Operational Team.

The Data Protection Lawyer takes part to community of practice and/or working groups in relation with Data Protection that aim to improve MD-T services.

The Data Protection Lawyer stays informed about recent developments in the Data Protection field and assesses the impact of those changes for MD-T business and clients.

What are we looking for ?

Responsibilities

• Acts as legal support in the context of his/her client portofolio.
• Respond to operational team and client’s requests for legal advice, provides information on legal and regulatory obligations in terms of data protection and recommends pragmatic & feasable solutions.
• Proactively keeping abreast of regulatory, case law and doctrinal developments in the field for continuous development on MD-T’s legal expertise.
• Suggest innovative solutions in line with MD-T’s strategy and provide relevant assessment, where necessary.
• Advice on key legal frameworks and methodologies, including DPIA, TIA, privacy notes, contracts and being able to quickly pin-point the concern.
• Manages and coordinates projects.
• Enhances the quality and practicability in data protection legislation by developing knowledge on legal issues and providing support on combating them.
• Participates in internal working groups analyzing and interpreting data protection laws and practices in order to continuosly improve MyData-TRUST services.
• Carry out legal monitoring and stays informed about the latest development, enhancing legal methodologies, tools and best practices.
• Support marketing and thought leadership efforts by contributing to industry publications, webinars and external engagements.
• Organizes internal information sessions on legal developments in the field of data protection in order to keep operational knowledge up-to-date.

Qualifications

• 4 years of practical experience in GDPR & Data Protection Laws Compliance (e.g., GDPR, ePrivacy, DGA, EHDS, NIS 2)
• Experience in the Life Science industry, including in-house or external legal, compliance, operational or consulting roles supporting pharma, biotech, med-tech, and/or clinical research organizations is nice to have
• Experience on privacy by Design & Default Implementation and risk assessments in collaboration with operational, IT, IT Security, AI, data management, data governance and digital marketing teams
• Knowledge of IT & Cybersecurity Principles (encryption, access controls, data breaches)
• Master’s in Law
• CIPP/E, CIPM, ISO 270001 and/or IAPP Certification
• Working knowledge of co-regulatory frameworks including ISO 27001
• Excellent analytical thinking & critical mindset
• Adaptability & flexibility in a fast paced environment
• Strong and clear communication skills with ability to deliver qualitative projects in a timely manner
• Ability to articulate pragmatic solutions to meet client needs
• Experience working with international multidisciplinary teams
• Fluency in English
• Fluency in Portuguese is nice to have but not mandatory

What do we offer?

• Permanent contract.
• Take into account your background in relation to our salary scale.
• Extended period of training and mentorship.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid remote/office working environment.
• Opportunity to work in the dynamic Life Sciences space with an innovative company and collaborative international team.