Data Compliance & Governance Lead; Data Protection Officer (Global)

About the role

We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon! Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the role leads global data governance, sets compliance and due diligence standards, and improves processes for data protection and responsible AI.

What you'll do

• Oversee DPIAs/PIAs, track mitigations to closure, processing records, lawful bases, consent, retention, international transfers and data subject requests
• Assist Director of AI assess data and AI risks from a regulatory perspective, independently challenge and escalate material regulatory risks
• Review and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs) and relevant clauses
• Provide advice on data governance matters including data retention schedules
• Deliver tailored training, templates and playbooks; promote privacy-preserving techniques

What you need

• Compliance
• Due diligence
• Data privacy
• Documentation
• Incident response
• LLB