Data Protection Lawyer

Our client is seeking to recruit a Legal Counsel with a specializing in data protection which is the organization's main area of specialization. The selected candidate will be forming part of the legal team and have the following responsibilities:

• Investigating local and cross border complaints in relation to data protection complaints
• Providing legal advice on personal data breaches and other technical matters 
• Responding to written and telephone queries related to the interpretation of laws and handling requests for assistance by data subjects on how to exercise their rights under the GDPR
• Providing accurate and timely counsel on data protection issues 
• Representing the organization by attending and contributing in expert groups both locally and internationally
• Cooperating with other local, European and international regulators and authorities
• Collaborating and exchanging information with supervisory authorities of other countries and participating in joint programs, meetings and conferences, both locally and abroad
• Representing the organization in judicial proceedings before the tribunal, the Courts of Appeal and any civil, criminal or other case as may be required 
• Delivering lectures and presentations on related laws 
• Proposing innovations and improvements to the current practices and systems in order to enable the organization to achieve better and more effective results in its operations 
• Monitoring developments in the data protection field including researching national and European laws whilst analyzing the impact this might have on the organization 

• Minimum 3 - 5 years experience in a similar role
• Hold excellent verbal and written skills in English and Maltese
• Ability to work under pressure and manage sensitive information
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Meticulous with a key eye for detail
• Possess excellent intrapersonal skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office tools

• Hold a Degree in Law or a related qualification from a competent authority