SATIC - Privacy Law and Data Protection Associate

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in legal services offer comprehensive legal solutions and advice to internal stakeholders and clients, maintaining compliance with regulations and minimising legal risks. These individuals provide strategic guidance and support across various industries.

In privacy law and data protection at PwC, you will specialise in providing advice and guidance to clients on privacy laws and data protection regulations. You will help businesses navigate the complex landscape of privacy and data protection requirements, confirming compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Working in this area, you will assist in developing privacy policies, conducting privacy impact assessments, and implementing data protection measures to safeguard personal information.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

About PwC SATIC and  the role
PwC’s South African Technology & Innovation Centre (SATIC) supports global PwC teams by delivering essential compliance and risk management services. As part of the SATIC Privacy Team, you will play a key role in helping PwC UK meet its legislative and regulatory obligations under data protection law. The 
team’s work is critical to maintaining client trust and upholding PwC’s reputation for ethical and compliant business practices.

Summary:

The Privacy Associate will join a dynamic team responsible for supporting PwC UK’s compliance with data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and related laws. The primary focus is on managing Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs), which involves gathering, reviewing, redacting, and providing 
personal data to individuals in accordance with legal requirements and exemptions. The role offers opportunities to expand into broader privacy and compliance functions, such as handling deletion requests, vendor due diligence, and supporting business continuity initiatives

Qualifications /Certifications required:
• Degree-level education (preferably in law, or a related subject)
• Strong understanding of data protection laws (e.g., UK or EU GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, 
or POPI)
• Willingness to undertake data protection and privacy-related training and upskill on changes to 
privacy law and industry practice
• Desirable: Legally qualified, privacy accreditations (e.g., IAPP CIPP/E)

Experience required:

• Experience applying data protection and/or DSAR processes is desirable
• Experience in compliance, risk management, or legal environments is advantageous
• Experience working in an offshore or virtual team is a plus
• Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity) is desirable

Responsibilities of role:

• Assist with the timely response to and delivery of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and erasure requests
• Collate, export, and disclose responses to data subjects
• Conduct high-volume document reviews to identify personal data
• Redact third-party and non-disclosable data in line with UK GDPR
• Recommend application of legal redactions as appropriate
• Arrange and attend calls with key internal stakeholders
• Work closely with PwC UK’s Privacy Team and provide timely updates
• Manage varying workloads with time pressures
• Update trackers as appropriate
• Support additional privacy and compliance functions as the role evolves, including:
• Administering ICO registrations for PwC entities
• Supporting reviews of PwC UK’s Record of Processing Activity (RoPA)
• DPIA reviews
• Reviewing engagement applications and escalating privacy queries
• Supplier due diligence
• Adhoc project support

Desirable skill sets include:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intellectual and analytical ability to interpret complex legislation and data
• Attention to detail and ability to follow set processes and procedures
• Project management skills to prioritize multiple DSARs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Computer literacy and proficiency with standard IT tools (e.g., MS 365)
• Diplomacy, confidentiality, and political sensitivity in providing advice and guidance
• Open-mindedness, agility with change, and practical problem-solving

Role related attributes:

• Strong team player with a supportive approach
• Quick learner, enthusiastic about self-development
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• Commitment to upholding confidentiality and data protection standards
• Willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities and business needs
 

Mental & Environmental Demands 
Special work requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic 
environment; occasional need to manage urgent or complex queries

Business change accountability: Limited - support business in adapting to 
regulatory and risk management change

Communication and Interaction required:
Staff in own area (manager, subordinates, colleagues) Regular
Staff outside own area Collaboration with other teams as needed
Internal Firm Services (SA Firm) As needed
Territory Stakeholders Interaction with UK Risk business stakeholders

Industry Experience:

• Experience in professional services, compliance, or legal environments
• Exposure to regulatory frameworks governing data protection (e.g., UK/EU GDPR, POPI)
• Understanding of data privacy principles and personal data management
• Experience supporting global teams or working in a multinational context is an advantage

Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by PwC’s Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners in the rare instance we require additional talent options. Any speculative or unsolicited CVs received will be treated as a direct application. Your respect for this process is appreciated.

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

August 16, 2026