Data Protection Advisor

Data Protection Advisor

Location: Ireland or the United Kingdom | Type: Permanent | Start: ASAP | Hours: Full-time | Salary: Approximate range of €50,000-€60,000 euros per annum (or sterling equivalent for UK-based candidates), commensurate with experience.

Who We Are  
At Trilateral Research, we build Responsible AI (RAI) solutions that help organisations develop, adopt, and deploy AI responsibly. Backed by over 20 years of research and innovation, our multidisciplinary teams bring together expertise in AI governance, data protection, cybersecurity, ethics, and human rights to help organisations innovate with confidence while protecting people and privacy. 

What You Will Do 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Delivering and supporting managed services to clients, including briefing papers, advisory notes, developing consent, privacy notices and assessing policies and agreements. 

• Fulfilling managed services activities including data protection impact assessments, compliance audits, gap analyses and data mapping services to aid in addressing risk management issues and complying with data protection requirements.  

• Undertaking large scale data protection projects for clients, ensuring project deliverables are of a high quality and delivered on time. 

• Managing client relationships and engagement activities to ensure a successful delivery of service. 

• Writing briefs for clients on relevant topic areas, including newsletter pieces and other outreach materials.   

• Driving key improvements to internal systems, processes and client services. 

What You Bring 

Required education and experience 

Essential:  

• An LLM, or relevant postgraduate qualification and CIPP/E or other data protection or information security compliance certifications.     

• 3+ years of post-degree experience in a data protection role.  

• Proven track record of delivering assignments on time and to quality standards.  

• Experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines. 

Desirable:  

• Strong client management experience. 

• Experience working in large or complex organisations.  

• Experience working in a consultancy environment or capacity. 

Professional knowledge and technical skills 

Essential:  

• Thorough operational knowledge of Irish and EU data protection legislation (including GDPR/EUDPR).  

• Proven ability to analyse legislative requirements and translate into organisational practices, solutions and accessible materials.  

• Working knowledge and competency in project management.  

Desirable:  

• Knowledge of data protection frameworks in the healthcare sector. 

• Knowledge of other privacy frameworks outside of GDPR. 

Interpersonal skills 

Essential:  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong presentation and reporting skills. 

• Proactive problem-solving and analytical skills.  

• Customer service and stakeholder management skills. 

• Time management skills and strong attention to detail. 

• Adaptable to change direction in line with business needs. 

What We Offer 

• This is a remote-first role with occasional travel required for client engagements. 

• Competitive salary & enhanced pension (based on service). 

• Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with tenure. 

• Company sick pay & family-friendly leave. 

• Collaborative and multidisciplinary working environment. 

How To Apply  

Applications: Please submit your CV and complete all application questions by Friday 3rd July 2026 at 12pm IST/BST. 

Review: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage early applications where possible. Due to application volumes, only candidates who closely match the essential requirements will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. 

Requirements: Employment references will be required prior to appointment, and applicants must have the right to work in the relevant location associated with the role. 

Inclusion & Accessibility 

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the application process, please let us know. 

At Trilateral Research, we value privacy and data protection rights and have a longstanding data protection culture. Please read the Recruitment Privacy Notice before submitting your application to work with us.