About the Organization
Barclays is a leading global financial services institution with a strong presence across consumer banking, corporate banking, wealth management, investment banking, and specialist financial services. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Barclays operates worldwide and is committed to delivering innovative financial solutions while maintaining the highest standards of governance, compliance, and customer service.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Legal Job Opportunity – Data Legal Counsel (Assistant Vice President)
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law.
- Qualified lawyer enrolled in India.
- Prior experience, preferably with a leading global financial institution or law firm.
- Strong legal risk management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
- Sound understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), along with the applicable Rules.
- Exposure to US, EU, and Asia-Pacific data protection regulations.
- Certifications such as CIPP/A, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT (IAPP), ISO 27001, or equivalent privacy/security certifications are desirable.
Areas of Work / Key Responsibilities
Data Privacy & Governance
- Provide day-to-day legal advice on data privacy and data governance matters in India.
- Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for data privacy and governance.
- Support Product Legal, Country Legal, Compliance, Procurement, and other stakeholders on privacy-related matters.
- Advise on lawful basis identification, consent management, cross-border data transfers, regulatory requests, data retention, and disclosure requirements.
- Review and negotiate employee and customer privacy notices, consent language, and supplier agreements.
- Support the maintenance of data inventories and Data Transfer Impact Assessments (DTIAs).
- Assist with Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and related compliance obligations.
Cyber, Data & Emerging Technology
- Advise on cybersecurity, intellectual property, emerging technologies, and technology deployment.
- Draft and review data protection policies, cybersecurity protocols, privacy documentation, and technology agreements.
- Conduct legal research on evolving data protection and technology laws.
- Deliver legal training on cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
- Identify legal and regulatory developments and recommend appropriate compliance measures.
Mode of Work
- Full-time
- Location: Pune, Maharashtra
Skills Required
- Expertise in data privacy, data governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of GDPR, India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and global privacy regulations.
- Experience in legal risk assessment and stakeholder management.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, and analytical skills.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and international teams.
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply through the official LinkedIn job posting.
Application Link
Official LinkedIn Notification
