Job Description – Data Protection Lawyer- Bangalore and Mumbai
Experience – 3-7 years
Job Summary
The Data Protection Lawyer advises clients on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, and technology laws. The role involves ensuring compliance with applicable data protection regulations, drafting and reviewing privacy-related documentation, advising on cross-border data transfers, conducting privacy risk assessments, supporting incident response, and assisting clients with regulatory investigations and compliance programs.
Key Responsibilities
Data Protection & Privacy Advisory
- Advise clients on compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (India), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other international privacy frameworks, where applicable.
- Interpret legal and regulatory requirements relating to the collection, processing, storage, sharing, retention, and deletion of personal data.
- Provide practical legal advice on privacy governance and data lifecycle management.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Conduct data protection compliance reviews and privacy gap assessments.
- Assist clients in developing and implementing privacy compliance programs, policies, and standard operating procedures.
- Advise on lawful bases for processing, consent management, data retention, and records of processing activities.
- Support clients in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) or Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), where required.
Contract Drafting & Review
- Draft, review, and negotiate:
- Privacy Policies
- Terms of Use
- Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
- Data Sharing Agreements
- Data Transfer Agreements
- Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Vendor and outsourcing agreements with data protection provisions
- Review commercial contracts for privacy and cybersecurity compliance.
Incident Response & Regulatory Support
- Advise clients on legal obligations relating to personal data breaches and cybersecurity incidents.
- Support breach response, regulatory notifications, and communication strategies.
- Assist with regulatory inquiries, investigations, audits, and enforcement proceedings.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and technical teams during incident response.
Cross-Border Data Transfers
- Advise on international data transfers and applicable legal mechanisms.
- Assess cross-border data flows and associated compliance obligations.
- Review international processing arrangements for privacy compliance.
Training & Awareness
- Prepare and deliver privacy and data protection training for clients and internal teams.
- Develop guidance notes, compliance checklists, legal updates, and knowledge resources.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and communicate their business impact.
Client & Business Development
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Participate in client pitches, seminars, webinars, and business development initiatives.
- Publish articles, newsletters, and thought leadership on data protection and technology law.
- Collaborate with the IP, Technology, Corporate, and Litigation teams on multidisciplinary matters.
Qualifications
- LL.B. from a recognized university.
- Enrolment with the Bar Council.
- LL.M. in Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Cyber Law, or related field (preferred).
- Relevant certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/A, CIPM, CIPT, or ISO 27701 Lead Implementer are an advantage.
- Experience in data protection, privacy, technology law, or regulatory compliance.
- Experience in a law firm, consulting firm, in-house legal department, or privacy practice is preferred.
Work Location: In person
