Privacy Counsel

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At Three, we’re all about challenging what’s possible, finding smarter, faster, and more agile ways to connect people and technology. Our Legal & Regulatory team plays a critical role in enabling that innovation while ensuring we do it responsibly and in line with our data protection and privacy obligations.

We’re looking for a Data protection and Data privacy Lawyer to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Regulatory Counsel and Data Protection Officer, you’ll be responsible for supporting the translation of privacy, data protection and emerging regulatory requirements into actionable, commercially‑aware advice and programmes. You’ll work with cross-functional teams across the business to embed privacy by design, manage risks, enable growth, and ensure regulatory compliance across all aspects of our operations.

What you’ll do
As a Privacy Counsel, you’ll:

Compliance and advisory:
Provide practical legal advice on Irish and EU data protection laws, including GDPR and ePrivacy Regulations.
Provide legal assessment, monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments that impact Three, including emerging regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, Data Act, NIS2, CER) within product and privacy governance.
Advise on AI‑enabled decision‑making, profiling, analytics and ensure compliance with GDPR and forthcoming EU AI Act obligations.
Support marketing and technology teams on ePrivacy compliance (cookie management, email marketing, push notifications).
Ensure Three’s data protection policies and practices remain compliant and up to date.
Manage activities relating to data protection filings to maintain ongoing compliance.

Policy and contracts:
Draft, negotiate and maintain data protection clauses and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) with suppliers, customers and group entities
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to embed data protection considerations into projects and business initiatives.
Support development of public-facing privacy resources to foster transparency and customer trust
Integrate privacy-by-design principles into new products, services, and commercial activities.

Incident and risk management:
Support and coordinate responses to data protection incidents, investigations, consultations, and filings.
Support interactions with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) and other EU supervisory authorities on complaints, inquiries and notifications
Conduct and advise on privacy impact assessments and risk assessments for new projects and vendors.
Performance Metrics and Reporting
Manage the maintenance of up‑to‑date records of processing and DPIAs across business units; produce quarterly privacy KPIs and executive reports for the DPO
Ensure all DPIAs are reviewed within agreed service levels and all relevant staff complete privacy training.

What we’re looking for

Must have:

Excellent knowledge of Irish and EU data protection law, including GDPR and ePrivacy.
4–6 years’ post-qualification legal experience.
Strong ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Proven project management skills and the ability to deliver in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Experience working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice to have:

Previous experience working in a commercial organisation or within the telecommunications sector.

Who you are

Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and high professional standards.
A proactive problem-solver with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
Self-motivated and adaptable, comfortable working in a dynamic and changing environment.
An excellent communicator with the ability to make complex legal and regulatory issues clear and accessible.
Keen to grow and use your initiative to make an impact.

Why you’ll love it here

At Three, we’re an agile and forward-thinking company that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration. You’ll join a supportive Legal & Regulatory team that’s deeply embedded in the business and plays a crucial role in how we operate and grow. We offer an environment where you’ll have the autonomy to make an impact, opportunities to develop your expertise, and the chance to shape how privacy and data protection evolve at Three.

Benefits of Working at Three

Flexible working with our new Hybrid model, our employees will enjoy more flexibility working from home and our Dublin head office location (3 days per week office based).
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus & pension contribution
25 days holidays plus 2 company days
Annual Leave buy or sell (buy or sell up to 5 days AL each year)
Healthcare Insurance through our flexible benefits programme
Life assurance, phone & laptop, subsidized canteen
Access to learning & development tools
Free on-site parking

You may think you know us, but we’re full of surprises. Intrigued? Join us and Be Phenomenal. Apply now at: https://www.three.ie/careers #Jobs
At Three, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. As Ireland’s largest mobile telecommunications provider, we provide a better connected life for our diverse customer base, and want our teams to reflect this. We welcome and celebrate all identities and strive to create a culture of belonging where employees can thrive as their authentic selves. If you do not ‘tick every box’ in this job description, you likely have other valuable skills that would make you a great fit for one of our teams. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply!

If you require reasonable adjustments for your interview, please let us know when scheduling your interview, or alternatively, please email aoife.omeara@three.ie Apply now at Three, a Phenomenal career awaits!

Privacy Counsel

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