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HelloDPO offers a comprehensive range of data privacy legal and advisory services to organisations all over the world, and we’re on a strong growth trajectory and always on the lookout for great people to join us.
We are here to demystify data protection, making our data-driven world a more equitable place to live, work and thrive.
We have earned a reputation for being a great place to work, caring passionately about personal development; we’re here to help you achieve your best work. And we promise it will be a lot of fun along the way.
Why work for HelloDPO?
1. We Prioritise Workplace Culture: Here at HelloDPO, we’re defying traditional law and compliance firm cultures. Being female-led, we’re prioritising a positive, collaborative, fun and creative environment that empowers work-life balance and we strongly believe that kindness is non-negotiable.
2. Remote-First: We’re truly remote-first and work hard to prioritise remote collaboration in addition to team in-person meet-ups.When we say remote-first, we really mean it, no guilt-tripping to be in the office. Whilst there may naturally be occasions for in-person client pitches and team sessions these will be limited with your primary working location being your home address where we’ll provide you with the equipment you need to be set up for success. Our culture is thriving in this remote setting; we’ve really made this a top priority to get this right.
3. Creative Workspace: We also know that some people thrive and prefer to work in an office environment, and being as inclusive as we are, we’ve also got you covered! We have an office in a creative shared workspace in Soho, where complimentary drinks and breakfast are provided, together with collaborative breakout areas and social events too!
4. Benefits: We’re proud to offer healthcare benefits, team social events, pet-friendly offices, true flexible working in addition to a remote-first culture; and we believe our forward-thinking policies are why we attract the smartest minds in data protection and ensure low staff turnover in our industry. Our team are based all over the country, so if you’ve recently moved out of a big city but are still looking for a brilliant company to join, we’d be thrilled if you’d consider HelloDPO.
5. World-Class Mentorship: Looking for true mentorship from two of the most experienced data lawyers in the world? We pride ourselves on best-in-class staff development and spend time developing our team.
6. Join The Rocket Ship: We’re on a strong growth trajectory, so not only will there be a huge learning opportunity in data protection, you will also be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry should you join HelloDPO, and have the ability to be involved in shaping the future of the company and making your mark on the industry early on. We’re looking for tenacious, collaborative, optimistic, pragmatic and inquisitive people to join us on our journey.
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HelloDPO Law
Your new role title
Senior Associate
Location for your new role
Anywhere in the UK … your new role will be primarily home working with attendance at client’s offices as required.
Your role – the details
Taking the lead on delivering legal advice and DPO services to clients. This will involve:
• Identifying client requirements and delivering pragmatic legal solutions.
• Designing and delivering compliance projects for clients.
• Supervision and development of junior team members.
• Leading contract reviews and negotiations for clients.
• Advising on overseas data transfer issues.
• Advising clients on data breaches.
• Helping to build teams to deliver legal advice and DPO services effectively for clients.
Your business development tasks
• Supporting development and roll out of our e-learning solution.
• Developing your own network of clients and prospective clients.
• Helping to organise and speak at our regular DPO Confessional seminars.
• Writing articles for publication in journals and blogs for our website.
• Arranging and leading on webinars.
What you will bring to the team
• Confident, approachable, works autonomously, taking the lead and ownership of matters.
• The ability to work independently to support clients.
• Intelligent, proactive, hard-working, team-player. Sense of humour essential!
• Ability to balance legal and regulatory obligations with client’s business needs – i.e. “being commercial”.
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues, a good problem solver; able to offer practical solutions.
• Experience of influencing and raising awareness of data protection across organisations.
• Can manage difficult issues diplomatically.
• Hands on experience of advising on data protection and privacy laws, including experience of operationalising legal requirements to ensure requirements are embedded into business processes.
• Experience of reporting to senior stakeholders on data protection compliance matters.
• Experience of performing the statutory role of a DPO is desirable, but not essential.
Your education and practical experience
• Graduate – minimum 2:1 degree.
• Qualified lawyer with post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house.
• IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM or similar data protection qualification is desirable but not essential.
• A minimum of 5 years data protection and privacy experience.
• In depth knowledge of data protection requirements within the European Union and awareness of data protection requirements globally.
Your soft skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
HelloDPO Solutions
Your new role title
Data Protection Compliance Manager
Location for your new role
Anywhere in the UK … your role will be primarily home working with attendance at our office in London once a week (when permitted post-lockdown) and attendance at client’s offices as required.
Your role – the details
Providing advice and support to our clients across a range of sectors on privacy and data protection matters. This will involve:
• Drafting privacy notices and data protection policies.
• Advising on individuals’ rights under data protection laws and regulations.
• Carrying out, reviewing and providing input on LIAs and DPIAs.
• Carrying out audits to assess and advise on compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
• Reviewing and assisting with the preparation of Article 30 ROPAs.
• Reviewing, advising on and negotiating data protection agreements and clauses.
• Advising on overseas transfer requirements and Brexit.
• Supporting with data breach management and reporting of breaches to regulators and to data subjects.
Supporting with the provision of DPO services to clients where HelloDPO is the client’s DPO. This will involve:
• Attending regular face to face meetings with clients.
• Preparing DPO compliance programmes of work.
• Assisting with raising awareness of data protection requirements across the client’s organisation, including preparing and delivering training workshops.
• Reviewing data subject request procedures and advising on same.
• Carrying out audits and writing up audit reports.
• Reviewing and advising on DPIAs.
• Assessing risks associated with data breaches and advising on actions required.
• Preparing and inputting into board reports.
• Advising on ad hoc queries from the client and the business.
Business development tasks
• Developing your own network of clients and prospective clients.
• Helping to organise and speak at our regular DPO Confessional seminars.
• Writing articles for publication in journals and blogs for our website.
What you will bring to the team
• Confident, approachable, works autonomously, taking the lead and ownership on matters where appropriate.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team to support clients.
• Intelligent, proactive, hard-working, team-player. Sense of humour essential!
• Ability to balance legal and regulatory obligations with client’s business needs – i.e. “being commercial”.
• Ability to analyse complex issues, a good problem solver; able to offer practical solutions.
• Can manage difficult issues diplomatically.
Education and practical experience
• IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM or similar data protection qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of data protection requirements within the European Union and awareness of data protection requirements globally.
Your soft skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Your new role title
Data Protection Advisor
Level
Entry/junior level
Working Pattern
9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Location for your new role
Anywhere in the UK … your new role will be primarily home working with attendance at our London office once a week and at client’s offices as and when required.
Your role – the details
Providing advice and support to our clients across a range of sectors on privacy and data protection matters. This will involve:
• Drafting privacy notices and data protection policies.
• Advising on individuals’ rights under data protection laws and regulations.
• Carrying out, reviewing and providing input on legitimate interest assessments (LIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
• Carrying out audits to assess and advise on compliance with data protection laws and regulations and preparing an overall compliance report to present to the client.
• Preparing remediation project plans following a compliance audit and/or compliance review to determine remediation actions, priorities and proposed deadlines for the client’s consideration.
• Reviewing and assisting with the preparation of Article 30 ROPAs.
• Supporting with data breach management and reporting of breaches to regulators and to data subjects.
Supporting with the provision of DPO services to clients where HelloDPO is the client’s DPO. This will involve:
• Attending regular DPO meetings with clients.
• Preparing, implementing and actioning DPO compliance programmes of work.
• Assisting with raising awareness of data protection requirements across the client’s organisation, including preparing and delivering training workshops.
• Reviewing data subject request procedures and advising on the same.
• Carrying out onboarding and regular audits and writing up audit reports.
• Conducting compliance reviews of data processing agreements to confirm compliance with the provisions of UK Data Protection Laws.
• Reviewing and advising on DPIAs.
• Assessing risks associated with data breaches and advising on actions required.
• Preparing and inputting into board reports.
• Advising on ad-hoc queries from the client and the business
Business development tasks
• Identifying and attending regular networking events to promote HelloDPO.
• Preparing data protection articles for publication in our monthly DPO Digest, LinkedIn page and website.
• Promoting HelloDPO’s online training offering to our clients.
• Conducting data protection research to continuously build your data protection knowledge.
What you will bring to the team
• Confident, approachable, works autonomously, taking the lead and ownership on matters where appropriate.
• Excellent client relationship skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team to support clients.
• Intelligent, proactive, hard-working, team-player. Sense of humour is essential!
• Ability to balance legal and regulatory obligations with client’s business needs – i.e., “being commercial.”
• Ability to analyse complex issues, a good problem solver; able to offer practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams within set budgets and deadlines.
• Can manage difficult issues diplomatically.
• Be willing to undertake additional training and have a growth mindset.
Education and practical experience
• IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM or similar data protection qualification is desirable but not essential, as we will offer full training.
• Knowledge of data protection requirements within the European Union and the UK and awareness of data protection requirements globally.
• At least 6 month’s experience within a data protection role or similar experience in a professional services environment.
Your soft skills
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
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Our experience...
Speaks for itself through collaboration with leading global brands such as…
- Tech giants
- Health tech start-ups
- Forward-thinking financial institutions
- Global dating app
- One of the largest entertainment record labels globally
- Shopping meccas
- National broadcasters
- Professional services firms and regulators
Sector specialisms and in-depth experience
Client retention rate and long lasting relationships
Learners who complete our data protection training each year
Don't just take our word for it
“If you’re looking for trustworthy, pragmatic and diligent legal advisors, say Hello(to)DPO! The team has been a great support to Skyscanner on a broad range of privacy and data protection matters, whether advising at a compliance level or on more acute legal issues. You’ll enjoy considerate, timely and helpful advice, provided by professionals with whom it’s a delight to work.”
Gemma Witham
Director of Legal (Privacy), Group Privacy Officer, Sykscanner Limited
Don't just take our word for it
“We have been working with HelloDPO for several years now and I have always found them to be friendly, approachable and above all professional in their approach. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.”
Serena May
Director, Southern HR Ltd
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“We have worked with Jenai, Alison and the HelloDPO team for over 5 years as our DPO and have found their advice and support invaluable. They are pragmatic and flexible in the advice they provide, and assist in making data protection compliance apply in a corporate environment. Working with them is like having additional members of our team, and the relationship has flourished over time.”
Craig Saunders
Head of International Privacy, Aetna Global Benefits (UK) Ltd
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“The team (Jenai and Lisa) provided DPO services and compliance support to our business for over a year, during which they consistently delivered high quality advice and excellent client service. The demands of the hospitality industry are high and HelloDPO adapted to this quickly and seamlessly – they are responsive, knowledgeable, and pragmatic. They are also a pleasure to work with.”
Frasers Hospitality (UK) Ltd
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“We have been working with HelloDPO for nearly a year. The team have been great to work with, highly professional and flexible. Most importantly, they have given clear advice and guidance in what is a very complex area. Well done and we look forward to continuing working with you!”
Ruth Hidalgo
Director, Chartered Accountants Worldwide
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“The HelloDPO team have led us patiently through the intricacies of GDPR over the years, helping us to navigate a careful path to ensure understanding of the rules and therefore compliance with them. HelloDPO are a pleasure to work with and I’d have no hesitation in recommending them to others looking for good, commercial advice in this complex area.”
Sanjay Patel
Finance Director, Cadogan Group Limited
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“We have recently engaged HelloDPO and the team, led by Jenai, has been responsive, practical and generally very helpful when dealing with our data protection queries. We look forward to what’s on track to becoming a great working relationship!”
Federica Cozzani
Senior Legal Counsel, Compre Group
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“Jenai and Emma are amazing to deal with. They strike the right balance between understanding the business needs while doing it’s fiduciary duty to ensure we are on the right track from a legal, ethical and moral perspective. Working with HelloDPO’s guidance over the past 2 years has enabled X-Mode (now known as Outlogic) to be able to navigate complex and at times uncertain waters with GDPR in a strategic and ethical manner.”
Joshua Anton
CEO, Outlogic
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“A great bespoke service, delivered flexibly by absolute experts in a friendly, collaborative and accessible way. I cannot recommend more highly!”
Clare Russell
Interim Head of Legal, Vue UK and Ireland
Don't just take our word for it
“HelloDPO have been brilliant at getting our data compliance into shape. We have come such a long way in our ways of working and they are always on hand to help when we have complicated or urgent issues – they have simply become part of the team.”
Josh Towb
Head of Business Transformation, Jigsaw
Don't just take our word for it
“The HelloDPO team have provided Channel 4 with a wide range of data protection advice over the years. Alison is always delightful to work with, and her advice is pragmatic and set within a commercial context, which is particularly helpful. HelloDPO runs regular DP Confessionals, which provide our team with a valuable wider industry view and a sense of issues which other organisations are struggling with, and the ways in which they are approaching them.”
Rebecca Miller
Channel 4
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