Director Privacy & Data OGC

Overview

Director role in PwC's Internal Firm Services practice (Office of General Counsel) guiding privacy law and data protection work for internal stakeholders and clients, with strategic direction, leadership across work streams, and mentoring of future leaders.

What you'll do

• Advise internal stakeholders and clients on privacy law, data protection regulations, and personal information requirements.
• Develop and maintain privacy policies, governance procedures, and data handling standards across business operations.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and evaluate data processing activities to identify legal and operational risks.
• Interpret regulatory developments and translate legal requirements into practical guidance for business teams.
• Lead privacy program initiatives, including control design, remediation planning, and issue tracking.
• Coordinate responses to data breaches, investigations, and regulatory inquiries with legal and business leaders.
• Apply knowledge of information security, records management, and data protection technologies to support compliance activities.
• Mentor team members and shape approaches for complex privacy matters across multiple engagements.
• Build trusted relationships across the firm to guide decision making on privacy, data use, and legal risk.

What you'll need

• LLB.
• At least 15+ years of experience.
• Highly motivated, experienced contracting/transactional attorney with demonstrated contract negotiation experience.
• Subject matter expertise in US and European data privacy and protection laws (e.g., the European General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act).
• Experience negotiating contract terms in the data privacy and protection area.
• Oral and written proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• JD.
• Subject matter expertise in India and other jurisdictions' data privacy and protection laws.
• Privacy law, data protection, or legal operations coursework.
• Privacy compliance, data breach, or information security knowledge.
• Strategic thinking applied to legal operations and governance priorities.
• Support for privacy program development, records management, or regulatory reviews.
• Collaboration across teams while cultivating client-focused service delivery.

Details

• Location: Bangalore.
• Travel: up to 20%.
• Job posting end date: November 6, 2026.