Principal Privacy Adviser shaping enterprise privacy, data and responsible AI governance at Rio Tinto, a global mining and materials company. Advising on complex risks, transactions and emerging technologies across jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
Provide senior, commercially pragmatic privacy and data protection advice across global businesses, operations, functions and major projects
Lead or oversee complex privacy and data protection impact assessments, technology deployments and transformation programs
Advise on sensitive workforce and contractor privacy matters, including health information, biometrics, monitoring, surveillance, geolocation and safety technologies
Guide responses to complex privacy incidents, data breaches, individual rights matters and regulatory engagements across multiple jurisdictions
Draft, review and negotiate privacy and data protection provisions, international data transfer arrangements and high-risk third-party terms
Advise on cross-border transfers, artificial intelligence, automated decision-making, data analytics and emerging technologies where privacy risks arise
Support major transactions, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and organisational change
Develop global privacy positions, guardrails and precedents
Collaborate across Legal, Ethics & Compliance, People, Health, IS&T, Cyber and Procurement
Manage external counsel and specialist advisers as required
Report to the General Manager, Privacy, Data & AI Governance / Global Data Protection Officer
Requirements
Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Qualified lawyer admitted, or previously admitted, to practise in a recognised jurisdiction
Significant post-qualification legal experience
Deep privacy and data protection expertise gained at a senior level within a large, complex multinational organisation
Broad practical experience across privacy impact assessments, incidents and breaches, sensitive information, privacy contracting, international data transfers and workforce privacy
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex privacy requirements and translate them into clear, proportionate and practical advice for senior leaders
Experience operating independently across multiple jurisdictions
Experience managing external law firms or specialist privacy advisers
Benefits
Annual incentive program
Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family
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