About the role
As the Senior Legal Specialist, you will be responsible for reviewing, analysing, drafting and monitoring policies, processes and procedures for Qatar Airways Data Protection Office and meet the requirements of its data protection program across Qatar Airways Group. To provide detailed advise to internal stakeholders on effective implementation and reporting of data protection related aspects of business processes. To prepare and deliver training and regular awareness to Qatar Airways and its subsidiaries and keep training content up to date. To act as Data Protection Office point of contact for assisting with relationship management of relevant User department (s).
Key responsibilities
- Lead the Data Protection Office in monitoring the data protection policy and procedure implementation for an effective data protection program.
- Develop and maintain processes for Data Protection Office and contribute to Qatar Airways processes.
- Review and update data protection agreement templates to ensure compliance with all applicable data protection laws.
- Guide and support Qatar Airways divisions on the development of IT related processes e.g. AI enabled, to address data protection obligations and compliance
- Lead the development and implementation of Qatar Airways employee data protection training and awareness programs.
- Develop the data protection are on the regulatory change management activities, including monitoring of new regulations to Qatar Airways operations.
- Monitor applicable legislative compliance with regard to data protection.
- Ensure Qatar Airways divisions comply with all relevant company policies and procedures regarding the processing of personal data.
- Take responsibility for own ongoing personal development and growth of expertise.
- Support and monitor the assessment of personal data breaches for the Data Protection Office
Be part of an extraordinary story
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Together, everything is possible
About you
- Must hold Bachelors Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 8 years of job-related experience
- Must be qualified as a lawyer in a recognised jurisdiction
- Must have work experience in a law firm or dedicated legal environment
- A job-related experience in a similar position
- Have worked in a medium or large sized matrixed/ cross-functional environment
- Fluent English speaking and writing skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office package, particularly MS Word
- Keen eye for detail and strong presentation skills
- Proven track record of handling complex issues and negotiation
- Flexible in approach, with a “can do” attitude
About Qatar Airways Group
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community
