Business Associate

Job details

•Proposed designation
Business Associate •Role type
Individual Contributor •Reporting to 
Assistant Manager •Geo to be supported
UK •Work timings
General shift

Roles & responsibilities

We are recruiting an India/UK qualified lawyer who can be effective member of the KGS OGC team, that complements the activities of the UK Data Privacy Office that sits within UK Office of the General Counsel of KPMG LLP. The role is focused on ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and to support the UK Data Privacy Office with matters of Data Protection compliance.

KPMG LLP is the UK member of the international KPMG network of professional services firms and provides audit, tax and advisory services to a wide variety of clients.  The UK Office of General Counsel (OGC) is a very busy department providing support on engagement commercial issues across the whole firm.  It plays a key role in the drafting and negotiation of engagement letters, technology contracts and other agreements related to the firm’s services and managing the firm’s risk. The Data Privacy Office sits within OGC and is responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection legislation such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA2018) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). The Data Privacy Office reports to the UK Data Protection Officer (DPO) and is supported by a Data Protection Lawyer within OGC Corporate.  The new recruit will complement the activities of the members of the onshore team by:

Responsibilities of the new recruit

The new recruit will complement the activities of the members of the onshore team by:

•Assisting with Data Subject Access Requests ocollation of documents odetermine relevance of information with assistance from UK Data Privacy Office oredaction •Assisting with Data Privacy Impact Assessments ounderstanding of the new processes and applications oassessment of privacy impact •Managing the Data Privacy Risk register omonthly review of risks and follow-up with risk owners for updates oprompt escalation of critical risks to the DP manager or the DPO •Mailbox Management for UK Data Privacy Office oresponding to queries and allocation of tasks otracking completion

Reporting

Educational qualifications

•LLB or LLM

Work experience

•India or UK qualified lawyer with 1-2 years of post qualification experience

Mandatory  technical & functional skills

•Experience and knowledge of Data Protection Laws/GDPR is mandatory and preferable to have Data Protection compliance experience •analytical abilities •ability to articulate points in writing and orally, clearly and succinctly •capabilities in MS Office, share point and use of websites •willingness to acquire knowledge of OGC’s practices and processes •ability to be calm under pressure •ability to handle difficult or pressurized situations or people •commercial judgement and the ability to balance conflicting demands •initiative, self-confidence and authority •understanding of the risks faced by providers of professional services •awareness of cultural issues affecting regulated professional services firms

Key behavioural attributes/requirements

•task management abilities •energy, drive and resilience •team skills •client service skills •methodical and organised •attention to detail •common sense

 

Other information

•Interview process: 2-3 rounds of interviews •Does the job role involve travelling: No

Does the busy season apply to this role?: No

 

About Us

• The Capability Hubs (CH)  team at KPMG Global Services (KGS) helps KPMG firms navigate the complexities of their business by understanding their needs and delivering tailor-made, industry-focused solutions. Led by an experienced leadership team across two locations in India -  Gurugram and Bengaluru - CH provides support in winning business, client delivery and eminence building. From 185 colleagues in 2011 to 1,500+ in 2023, each of our cross-functional hubs comprises seasoned professionals with the deep domain expertise to help deliver value and achieve business outcomes through process efficiency and seamless delivery.
  
  Through your work, you’ll build a global network and unlock opportunities that you may not have thought possible with access to great support, vast resources, and an inclusive, supportive environment to help you reach your full potential

Come as you are at KGS

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Experience Level

Mid Level