Elevate is recruiting a Manager to join our Disputes & Investigations team. as a Manager you will be responsible for managing and overseeing Data Subject Access Requests (DSAR) in accordance with data protection regulations. Experience with working on the One Trust platform is a mandatory requirement. Our D&I team supports global law firm and in-house law department customers with DSARs, litigation document review, cyber incident response, and eDiscovery in ongoing complex litigations and data breaches.

Specifically, the Tech Lead will 

• Lead and manage the DSAR team, ensuring efficient and timely responses to Data Subject Access Requests.
• Oversee the end-to-end DSAR process, from initial request intake to final response, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection laws.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, IT, and compliance, to gather necessary information for DSAR fulfillment.
• Stay updated on data protection regulations and ensure the DSAR process aligns with evolving legal requirements.
• Develop and implement standardized procedures for DSAR handling, ensuring consistency and accuracy in responses.
• Train and mentor team members on DSAR best practices, data privacy principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with the Data Protection Officer to address complex DSAR cases and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Maintain comprehensive records of DSAR requests, responses, and related communication for audit and compliance purposes.
• Analyze trends in DSAR requests to identify areas for process optimization and risk mitigation.

 Experience

• 8+ years in Legal Industry with extensive experience in DSARs, document review and data breach.
• Proven experience managing Data Subject Access Requests in a corporate or law firm setting.
• In-depth knowledge of data protection laws, particularly GDPR and other relevant regulations.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite of applications.
• Experience and expertise in using OneTrust and Discovery database platforms tools like Relativity, Brainspace, Everlaw, Nuix, Canopy etc.

Skills for Success

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a culture of compliance and efficiency.
• Familiarity with data privacy technologies and tools to streamline DSAR processes.
• Legal background or certification in data protection and privacy is a plus. Must be able to work with remote teams.

Qualifications

• LLB Graduate and LLM (would be an added advantage).
• Any other certifications/qualifications which help suit the role
• Residence in India.

Elevate is a law company. We provide software and services for the intersection of business and law. Our legal, business, and technology professionals offer practical ways for global law departments and law firms to improve efficiency, quality, and business outcomes.
Our most recent achievements and distinctions include:

• For the seventh consecutive year, in 2022, Chambers & Partners named Elevate as a Top Global Services Provider, ranking us as ?Band 1 (highest ranking) in all applicable categories (Contract Lifecycle Management, Litigation Services, and Flexible Legal Staffing)
• Co-winner, 2022 Financial Times Collaborative Innovation Award for Industry Impact
• Winner, Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, and 2016
• Named by ALM Intelligence as the only Pacesetter in the Legal category in its 2021-2022 Legal Department Legal Operations report
• The first non-lawyer-owned global legal services provider to receive an Alternative Business Structure (ABS) License to provide legal services in the US