Location: BELFAST ARNOTT HOUSE, United Kingdom
Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel, Data Protection
Location: Belfast, United Kingdom - Hybrid

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EU or UK practicing lawyer with over 8 years of post-qualification experience in a top tier law firm or in a regulatory change advisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of EU regulations mentioned above.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance frameworks and policies that adhere to complex regulatory environments.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with a proven capability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence change and foster a compliance-oriented culture within the organization.

• Establish and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines specifically tailored to current and emerging regulations that protect data.
• Ensure that compliance policies for relevant regulations are effectively communicated and managed by product and engineering teams across Thales CSP.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to advance a cohesive compliance framework tailored to products that protect data.
• Advocate for compliance best practices in NPI processes, ensuring they meet evolving regulatory expectations.
• Lead training sessions and workshops to enhance company-wide awareness of CSP compliance requirements and related regulations.
• Promote a culture of compliance through ongoing education, ensuring teams understand the implications of the regulatory landscape.
• Act as a point of contact for regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders regarding compliance matters related to CSP.