Experienced Consultant Data Protection Compliance – ASAP - French & English Speaking

Experienced Consultant Data Protection Compliance – ASAP -   French & English Speaking

Working place : Company office, client offices, homeworking, satellite offices

Contract type : Permanent contract

Working time : Full time

Location : Luxembourg Hamm / Client offices.

Ready to start your next challenge?

Grant Thornton Luxembourg is currently seeking an  Experienced Consultant Data Protection Compliance to start ASAP.

Working at Grant Thornton Luxembourg is an efficient opportunity to develop your potential within human-sized team in the heart of a multicultural and international growing group while respecting your work / life balance.

For us, you are a strength, your experience is a real added-value and places you as a key element in the realisation of our GDPR Advisory department ambitions.

Main mission

As a Senior Consultant, you will act as the main point of contact for our clients, with regard to compliance with Data Protection laws and industrial best practice. You will be in charge of project coordination, compliance support and contact with the local Supervisory Authorities as and when required.

Main responsibilities

Handle client accounts for all matters that deal with Personal Data Protection that includes, but is not limited to :

Instilling and applying a Data Protection Governance framework, with a deep understanding on how to support various clients from different sectors comply with the law;

Advising and problem solving with clients on how to apply best practice to complex processing activities within an evolving regulatory landscape;

Be able to spot best practice relative to client needs, and adapt solutions based on the scale or sensitivity of processing activities undertaken;

Effectively address client requests where advice is required, including    data breaches and data protection impact assessments and data subject requests;

Be up to date on regulatory trends in Luxembourg and neighbouring jurisdictions in the Privacy realm, and co-manage the GDPR regulatory watch service;

Work in conjunction with Information Security professionals to provide a holistic solution to client needs;

Leverage upon technology (tools, and software) to enhance client deliverables in an effective and efficient manner;

Coach and review the output of junior colleagues in the Privacy compliance realm.

Main requirements

Master’s degree in Law (Jurist);

From 2 to 5 years of relevant experience , ideally in Luxembourg;

Fluent in English and French (any other language is considered an asset, especially German and Luxembourgish);

Practical knowledge of Data Protection compliance in one or a combination of the following sectors (Law firm, Research institute, Consulting company, Financial sector, Supervisory Authority);

Excellent communication skills;

Good problem solving, and organisational skills;

Willing to work with people from different fields, and with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.

3, 2, 1… Get ready to go beyond and apply!

Next steps

HR interview with our Talent team;

Technical interview with Manager(s) and / or Partner(s) of the team.

Grant Thornton worldwide

Grant Thornton is one of the world’s leading providers of independent assurance, tax and advisory services. Over  76,000 Grant Thornton people , across  150 markets , are focused on making a difference to clients, colleagues and the communities in which we live and work.

Grant Thornton Luxembourg

Grant Thornton Luxembourg is a leading provider of  Audit & Assurance ,  Business Advisory ,  Financial Services ,  Tax & Accounting  and  Technology  services for all types of entities in Luxembourg. With more than  340 people and   27 partners , we apply strong technical guidance and breadth of experience to ensure that clients receive a truly different experience.

Your department of work : GDPR

Our GDPR department ensures the highest standards of privacy and regulatory adherence for our external clients. We meticulously implement and enforce GDPR policies, securing data and maintaining transparent practices.

With a focus on consent management, responsive data subject rights handling, and swift breach response, they safeguard information, instilling confidence in the ethical handling of data.

GDPR team’s dedication is to continuous improvement ensures that client business stays at the forefront of evolving privacy standards.

5 reasons to join us

1.    Work life balance (additional holidays, flexibility, satellite offices, parking possibility);

2.    Interesting Benefits (annual discretionary bonus, trainings / certifications, lunch voucher, pension plan, talent referral reward program, internal mobility program);

3.    Proximity management in agreement with our CLEARR values;

4.    Integration follow-up to ensure yours & career development opportunity (on-demand feedback, mid-year and annual performance review);

5.    Company life (events, afterworks, teambuilding, sport events) & engagements (Corporate Social Responsibility, Human Rights, Diversity & Inclusion);

6.    You are the one that we are looking for!

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