DirecciónJob Title: EU DPOand Senior Global Privacy Counsel
Location: 100VE or Barcelona
JOB PURPOSE
Are you passionate about data protection and privacy? Do you have experience in leading complex global projects and providing strategic legal advice? Do you want to work for a company that is committed to making a positive impact on the world? If yes, then this is the role for you!
Unilever is looking for an outstanding EU DPOand Senior Global Privacy Counsel to join our Global Privacy Office. You will be responsible for ensuring Unilever's compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws and regulations. You will also provide legal support and guidance to Unilever's global business units and functions on privacy and data protection matters, such as data transfers, data breaches, data subject rights, AI, advertising technology, data governance, and privacy by design.
As the EU DPOand Senior Global Privacy Counsel, you will report to the Global Chief Privacy Officer and work closely with other members of the Global Privacy Office, as well as the regional and local privacy teams. You will also collaborate with various stakeholders across Unilever, such as IT, Marketing, HR, Legal, and Compliance. You will be part of a dynamic and diverse team that values innovation, collaboration, initiative and excellence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as the EU DPO for Unilever and its EU subsidiaries, and ensure compliance with the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws and regulations.
- Monitor and advise on the implementation and effectiveness of Unilever's Global Privacy policies, standards, and procedures.
- Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs for Unilever's employees and business partners.
- Manage and coordinate data protection impact assessments, data breach notifications, data subject requests, and data protection audits.
- Provide legal support and guidance to Unilever's global business units and functions on privacy and data protection matters, such as data transfers, data processing agreements, data sharing arrangements, and privacy by design.
- Keep abreast of the latest developments and trends in privacy and data protection law and regulation, and assess their impact on Unilever's business operations and strategy.
- Represent Unilever in external forums and engagements with data protection authorities, industry associations, and other relevant stakeholders.
ALL ABOUT YOU
- A law degree and a qualification to practice law.
- Relevant experience in privacy and data protection law, preferably in a multinational corporation or a reputable law firm.
- Expert knowledge of the GDPR and other EU data protection laws and regulations, as well as familiarity with other Global Privacy frameworks and standards.
- Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and influence senior stakeholders.
- A proactive, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to balance legal risks and business objectives.
- A high level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- A passion for data protection and privacy, and a commitment to Unilever's purpose, vision, and values.
What Skills are we looking for?
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES: Essential for Success
Team Player : Passionate about privacy leadership and deeply collaborative with our incredible, diverse team
Purpose Driven : A strong desire to align your privacy expertise with a company dedicated to making a positive social and environmental impact.
Strategic Communicator: Ability to effectively engage and influence individuals at all levels of the organization, including senior leadership, is paramount.
Informed Risk Advisor : Able to confidently assess and mitigate risk within a complex multinational organisation across diverse regulatory environments, ensuring robust data protection practices.
Operationally Savvy: Displays a robust approach to process improvement, driving efficiencies and streamlining privacy workflows.
Curious, Adaptable, Innovative: Demonstrates a proactive, solution-oriented mindset in addressing multifaceted data privacy challenges in a fast moving technology and data driven environment.
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About Unilever
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.
Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’
Location
In September 2020, Unilever announced the intention to build a new sustainable campus site in Kingston, London to house the employees who currently work in 100 Victoria Embankment in Blackfriars, Lever House in Kingston and Graze in Richmond. We are creating our own Unilever sustainable, agile work environment, purposefully bringing us together in our own Unilever ecosystem. The campus is due to be completed in early 2025 and will consist of two interconnected buildings, as well as landscaped surrounding areas.
What We Offer
Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.
Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. We want to push boundaries, and have the flexibility needed to keep adapting in an ever-changing, more dynamic world. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
As part of your hiring journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments, to improve your recruitment experience.
To find out more, including more information about our Employee Resource Groups, please click hereopens in a new window.
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How is Unilever tackling this?
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