Assistant General Counsel (Dublin / London)

<p><strong>Position Title: Assistant General Counsel (Dublin / London)</strong></p> <p><strong>Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited or Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited</strong></p> <p><strong>Employment Type: Full-time</strong></p> <p><strong>Location: Dublin, Ireland or London, England&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Summary/Overview</span></strong></p> <p>Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited/Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited and its affiliates (“KBRA”) are seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join its Legal Department. You will be enthusiastic, highly motivated, have a strong work ethic, and be well-equipped to work closely with other members of the Legal Department on privacy, data protection, and contract-related matters. The position will be based out of our <strong>Dublin or London office</strong>.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About the Team</strong></span></p> <p>The Legal Department handles all of KBRA’s legal matters with the exception of ratings. The Legal Department works with analysts, compliance, finance, technology, and senior management across the company.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About the Job</span></strong></p> <p>As Assistant General Counsel, your responsibilities will primarily focus on privacy and data protection issues as well as contract drafting, reviewing, and negotiation. Specific responsibilities may include:</p> <ul> <li>Advising on international data privacy and cybersecurity laws/regulations (including GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, etc.).</li> <li>Assisting in the enhancement, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity policies and practices across KBRA.</li> <li>Conducting and advising on privacy impact assessments, legitimate interest assessments and assisting with vendor and third-party due diligence, and issues related to cross-border data transfers.</li> <li>Supporting records of processing activities.</li> <li>Assisting with incident/ breach response, coordinating with Technology, Information Security, Legal, and Compliance and other internal stakeholders.</li> <li>Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and clauses relevant to privacy, including data processing agreements.</li> <li>Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating vendor and service provider contracts, client engagement letters, subscription agreements, and technology/service agreements.</li> <li>Providing privacy‐related input into contract review workflows and advise internal teams on risk allocation and compliance.</li> <li>Monitoring and tracking developments in privacy, data protection and AI, including enforcement, guidance updates, and standards in Ireland, UK, EU, and other relevant jurisdictions.</li> <li>Reviewing and updating privacy notices and policies.</li> <li>Keeping up to date with technology trends, including AI, and technology in use at KBRA and how they interact with privacy laws.</li> <li>Liaising with external regulators, legal advisors, and auditors as needed.</li> <li>Delivering training and awareness programs on privacy and data protection for internal teams.</li> <li>Acting as a resource for internal teams with respect to privacy-related and other legal questions.</li> <li>Contributing to corporate governance on privacy matters, including preparing board or committee materials where required.</li> <li>You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Compliance, Technology, Marketing, Business Development), as well as external counsel and regulators, as needed.</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About You</strong></span></p> <p>You will be successful in this role if you have:</p> <ul> <li>A qualifying law degree (or equivalent) and are admitted to practise as a solicitor in <strong>Ireland</strong> or <strong>England &amp; Wales </strong>with, or eligible to obtain, a current practising certificate. Exceptionally, highly experienced privacy professionals with significant legal advisory experience may also be considered.</li> <li><strong>4-8 years</strong> post-qualification experience, specifically with hands-on exposure to privacy/data protection law.</li> <li>Strong experience with drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts, especially with privacy-sensitive clauses (DPAs, vendor agreements, client contracts, etc.).</li> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of GDPR (EU &amp; UK), cross-border data transfer mechanisms (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses, Binding Corporate Rules, etc.), ePrivacy laws, vendor/third party risk, and cybersecurity basics.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain legal and technical privacy concepts to non-legal stakeholders.</li> <li>Strong research, analytical, organisational, and project management skills, with great attention to detail. Able to manage multiple matters/tracks simultaneously under tight deadlines.</li> <li>Experience working in regulated environments is an advantage (financial services, tech, data / analytics, etc.).</li> <li>IAPP certification (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, or equivalent) is a plus.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Benefits</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office</li> <li>Competitive benefits and paid time off</li> <li>Paid family and disability leave</li> <li>Pension plan</li> <li>Educational and professional development financial assistance</li> <li>Employee referral bonus program</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About Us</strong></span></p> <p><strong>KBRA </strong>(Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe is located at 2nd Floor, One George's Quay Plaza, George's Quay, Dublin 2 D02 E440. &nbsp;Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK is located at 1st Floor, Marble Arch House, 66 Seymour Street, London W1H 5BT, England.</p> <p>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>#LI-KS1</p> <p>#HYBRID</p>