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Head of Legal - Data Privacy

Farfetch
Full-time
On-site
Porto, Portugal
Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.

LEGAL

We are a full service in-house Legal, Ethics and Compliance function, providing advice on strategic projects across all business areas, whilst developing our role as an integrated partner within the business.

PORTO

Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals. 

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Data Privacy Officer to join the Legal, Ethics and Compliance team. This role will be ideal for a seasoned lawyer who wants to develop their career in a fast-paced, tech-oriented company, and is passionate about technology and privacy matters worldwide. Reporting to Farfetch’s VP Legal, you will lead our data privacy function in Portugal. This leadership role will be responsible for overseeing data protection strategies and their implementation globally, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, as well as mitigate risks. The DPO, supported by a more junior data privacy lawyer, will work closely with all departments to handle data privacy matters affecting Farfetch globally, and promote a culture of data privacy and security. The ideal candidate will be an EU-jurisdiction qualified lawyer with a deep understanding of EU data privacy laws, including enforcement, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

    • Lead and manage the data privacy team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
    • Provide strategic and business-oriented legal advice to senior management, including the Executive team, on a wide range of data privacy issues.
    • Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of complex commercial contracts and agreements, with a focus on those related to data protection.
    • Provide specialist data protection advice to the Corp Dev. team on transactions such as mergers and acquisitions.
    • Develop, implement and maintain legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant regulations.
    • Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments, particularly regarding data privacy, that may impact the company's business. Maintain registers for applicable legal requirements across Farfetch’s global operations. Collaborate with other departments to identify and mitigate legal risks concerning data privacy.
    • Design and deploy relevant trainings (including targeted trainings for specific business functions) with the team.
    • Oversee, review and approve (along with team) requests for new/changed data processing activities. 
    • Maintain records of data processing activities and ensure transparency in data handling practices.
    • Investigate and respond to data breaches and incidents in accordance with legal requirements.
    • Act as the key point of contact for data subjects and data protection authorities.
    • Collaborate with IT and security teams to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data.
    • Develop and Implement monitoring mechanisms to audit data processing activities to ensure compliance with data protection policies. Ensure identified weaknesses are remediated in a timely manner through collaboration with teams across business. 
    • Be a key player in the Global Legal team, with active participation in the Legal leadership forums, and being a champion in the embodiment of Farfetch values and leading by example.  

WHO YOU ARE

    • A senior-qualified lawyer with at least 10 years PQE (professional experience after internship).
    • Admitted to an EU-based Bar Association.
    • Deep knowledge of GDPR and related legislation in the EU. Knowledge of other relevant privacy laws like UK GDPR or CCPA or LGPD is a plus.
    • Experience in team management and leadership.
    • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, both in Portuguese and English.
    • Ability to think strategically and provide sound legal advice in a fast-paced consumer-led business.
    • Have a commercial mindset, with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
    • Have a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
    • Experience working in an international environment and in cross-border transactions is a plus.

REWARDS & BENEFITS

    • Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment and well-being support and tools
    • Extra days off, sabbatical program and days for you to give back for the community
    • Training opportunities and free access to Udemy
    • Flexible benefits program

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

    • FARFETCH is committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

SCAM DISCLAIMER

    • It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications listed above, please send us your CV in English. We look forward to learning more about you.
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