Ethics and Compliance Counsel Data Privacy Specialist

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We bring together the talent of approximately 814,000 people with proprietary assets and platforms, deep industry and process expertise, and leading ecosystem relationships to deliver end-to-end solutions and measurable outcomes at scale. Through our Reinvention Services, we offer extensive expertise across Cybersecurity, Digital Core, Finance, Industry and Enterprise, Song, Supply Chain and Engineering, and Talent, supported by advanced capabilities in AI and Data, Industry and Processes, and Technology.

We serve approximately 9,000 clients and generated approximately US$74 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2026.

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Role Summary

Draft internal support documents. The Compliance & Ethics Counsel Specialist for Data Privacy is responsible for conducting privacy reviews and supporting the implementation of the global data privacy program. This role requires regular communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel. While the position involves considerable independent work, strong teamwork and communication skills are essential. Additionally, it contributes to process improvements, conducts privacy research, supports data subject rights and regulatory inquiries, and presents project updates to leadership and business teams.

Responsibilities aligned to the role

Draft, design, align and improve compliance processes and templates to implement different data privacy laws and other requirements that come into effect.

Coordinate with different stakeholders to understand and collect process requirements and advise on approaches.

Act as a project manager for new initiatives and introduce measures for existing processes and ad-hoc initiatives.

Conduct data privacy assessments, such as local country risk assessments, privacy reviews and/or DP Impact Assessments, to ensure compliance with data privacy program and regulations.

Understand the contractual principles required to draft, review, and assist in negotiation data privacy schedules for contractual arrangements.

Monitor legal developments, regulatory changes, and global trends related to data privacy, and analyze their impact on business operations and prepare internal guidance, communications, and training materials.

Identify and support subject access/individual rights request responses in alignment with internal policies and procedures.

Understand relevant Accenture policies and their application to the data privacy area, and Accenture’s business operations, regulatory environment and potential data privacy risks in regulated areas.

Develop training for team members, Legal and other Accenture functions on data privacy processes or regulatory requirements.

Understand the different CORE (Compliance, Operations, Regulatory & Ethics) areas and the surrounding issues and statutory regulation. Build credibility and effective relationships internally within the Legal team.

Support senior data privacy counsels in operational and advisory matters..

Serve as tier 1 support to inquiries about data privacy and escalate issues appropriately.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Law degree with 3–4 years of experience in data privacy.

Understanding of regulatory principles governing data privacy at a global level.

Fluent in English with excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.

Ability to understand and design process flows and metrics.

IAPP certifications, such as CIPP/E or similar are a plus.

Effectively stakeholders management skills, including experience with senior leadership.

Skilled in legal research, including