Data Protection Legal Counsel

MSC is looking for a competent Legal Counsel to join our Corporate Legal Data Protection Team. MSC’s Corporate Legal Data Protection Team is seated in Geneva, Switzerland and in Piraeus, Greece. The successful candidate will work from the offices in Piraeus and will have daily cooperation with the rest of the team in Geneva.

Summary of Position
• Ensure appropriate documentation is in place in accordance with the GDPR accountability requirements; document the Processing Activities, conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments, Legitimate Interest Assessments and Transfer Impact Assessments
• Monitor the legal framework and be involved in new privacy and data-related regulatory developments that may impact MSC’s business. Make recommendations to MSC’s entities when appropriate.
• Perform trainings and communication activities on data compliance matters, in order to raise awareness
• Provide assistance to the DPO in data protection and privacy matters and especially when performing audits and monitoring that the business complies with the relevant current legislation and the Group policies
• Delve into national data protection laws of foreign jurisdictions, such as Brazil, USA, Singapore, China, India etc. in a proactive and efficient manner
• Ensure proper and effective legal risk management for data transfers within the MSC Group
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal queries but also for data subject requests
• Review vendor contracts and ensure filing requirements with local regulators are achieved
• Conduct ongoing reviews of MSC data protection governance framework, including setting standards and reviewing policies and procedures globally that meet the legal requirements.
• Collaborate with the Information Security function(s) when needed

Qualifications
• A degree in Law (LL.B) or in a relevant field. Post-graduate studies (LL.M, M.Sc.) will be considered a plus
• 2-4 years of experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel, at least 1-year experience in data protection
• Solid knowledge of global privacy laws (such as GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA)
• Decent knowledge of IT concepts, such as cybersecurity, networks operations, cloud computing and emerging technologies (blockchain, IoT etc.)
• Proficient use of MS software (Office, Outlook, etc.)
• Proven ability to communicate with others at all levels, including the company’s management, customers, suppliers and business partners, whether in writing or orally, individually or to a large audience
• Ability to work well within a team and persuade others
• Proven commitment to the highest standards of quality of work, preciseness and attention to detail
• Strong adaptability, leadership, entrepreneurial and commercial abilities
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Major Challenges for this Position:
• Understanding the data relevant risks in the shipping industry
• Performing legal assessments, reviewing contractual clauses and negotiating with third parties
• Communicating with different stakeholders on a daily basis
Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

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