Data, Digital and Technology (DDT Legal) Specialist

Job Description

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world class Engineering Services and Nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, we are a world-leading professional services company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors.

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Our teams take great pride in delivering some of the world’s most prestigious projects. This success is driven by our talented people, whose diverse perspectives, expertise, and knowledge set us apart. Join us and you'll be part of our genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone is supported to make the most of their talents and expertise.

When it comes to work-life balance, AtkinsRéalis is a great place to be. So, let's discuss how our flexible and remote working policies can support your priorities. We're passionate about are work while valuing each other equally. So, ask us about some of our recent pledges for Women's Equality and being a 'Disability Confident' and 'Inclusive Employer’.

Job Description:

Reporting to DPO and Head of Compliance and Governance (Regulatory and Data, Digital and Technology)

Responsibilities:

• Assist and take responsibility for key elements of the Data, Digital and Technology (DDT) Programme with a key focus on Data Governance and Retention Programme (managing both commercial and legal requirements in relation to Data, Digital and Technology) other relevant requirements.
• Inform, advice and issue recommendations to DDT queries from internal stakeholders on global Contracts, Data Transfers, AI, Cyber, Data and Techno-ethics, Special Projects/Initiatives, IT, Data Governance and wider relevant legal support.
• Assist and take responsibility for Data Contract Review, Specialist Data Contract Support, Data Contract Review Process and the internal Intra-Group Data Sharing Agreeement.
• Review and advise on data related clauses in contracts.
• Advise and engage with colleagues on a global scale with DDT advice for external bids and projects.
• Assist key stakeholders in gap analysis and readiness assessments.
• Review and provide risk mitigation actions for new projects and initiatives.
• Support the management of data incidents and provide all necessary support to the Head of Data Compliance in the event of a significant incident where required.
• Deputizing for DPO and Head of Compliance and Governance if/where appropriate.
• Training Stakeholder Groups on DDT topics.
• Support COO and CDO office, via DPO and Head of Compliance and Governance, on specific projects and requirements in relation to DDT.
• Reporting on DDT Status, Compliance, Governance and Risk.

Experience:

• Data Governance knowledge, experience and/or qualification.
• Data Protection trained (CIPP/E) and knowledge of global data protection laws.
• Legal academic background.
• Cyber security experience (experience with ISO27001, IEC 62443, NIST, NIS-R etc).
• Security cleared.
• Awareness and knowledge of evolving AI legislation in multiple jurisdictions.
• Appropriate commercial awareness.
• Ability to translate current commercial, legal, AI, ethics and data knowledge into compliance requirements, policy and processes.
• Integrity and high professional ethics.
• Ability to handle information and business affairs with secrecy and confidentiality as appropriate.

What We Can Offer You:

• Varied, interesting and meaningful work.
• A hybrid working environment with flexibility and great opportunities.
• Opportunities for training and, as the team grows, career progression or sideways moves.
• An opportunity to work within a large global multi-disciplinary consultancy on a mission to change the ways we approach business as usual.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We at AtkinsRéalis are committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have the advantage of access to a high ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual’s abilities and talents. We also actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.

Meeting Your Needs:

To help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we offer employees ‘Total Reward’.
Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview, and we’ll discuss any adjustments you might need.

Additional Information:

We are an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

We care about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.

Link: Equality, diversity & inclusion | Atkins India (atkinsrealis.com)

Worker TypeEmployee

Job TypeRegular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.