Assistant General Counsel (Dublin / London)

Position Title: Assistant General Counsel (Dublin / London)
Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited or Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Dublin, Ireland or London, England

Summary/Overview:

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 Dublin or London office.

About the Team:

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. Your work may also extend to legal matters arising across KBRA’s U.S., UK, EU, and broader international operations.

About the Job:

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:

• Advising on international data privacy and cybersecurity laws/regulations (including GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, etc.).
• Researching and advising on data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which KBRA operates.
• Assisting in the enhancement, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity policies and practices across KBRA.
• 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.
• Completing and maintaining records of processing activities.
• Advising on ePrivacy, cookies and direct marketing laws in the jurisdictions in which KBRA operates, including consent requirements, online tracking technologies, electronic communications and marketing compliance across relevant jurisdictions.
• Assisting with incident/ breach response, coordinating with Technology, Information Security, Legal, and Compliance and other internal stakeholders.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and clauses relevant to privacy, including data processing agreements.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating non-disclosure agreements, vendor contracts, client engagement letters, and subscription agreements.
• Providing privacy‐related input into contract review workflows and advising internal teams on risk allocation and compliance.
• Monitoring and tracking developments in privacy, data protection and AI, including enforcement, guidance updates, and standards in Ireland, UK, EU, and other relevant jurisdictions.
• Reviewing and updating privacy notices and policies.
• Keeping up to date with technology trends, including AI, and technology in use at KBRA and how they interact with privacy laws.
• Liaising with external regulators, legal advisors, and auditors as needed.
• Preparing and delivering training and awareness programs on privacy and data protection for internal teams.
• Acting as a resource for internal teams with respect to privacy-related and other legal questions.
• Contributing to corporate governance on privacy matters, including preparing board or committee materials where required.