VB Lead Counsel & Privacy Officer

The VB Privacy Officer is the formal appointed GDPR Data Protection Officer, and as such the role requires sufficient level of independence from the business it oversees, and a reporting responsibility directly to the highest level of management for the in-scope companies. Engage with local markets privacy to embed local requirements and ensure seamless launch of global VB products in the local markets. Ongoing monitoring and reporting of the effectiveness of the Program to the Privacy Board Sponsor (an ExCo member), the Risk and Compliance Committee, the ARC, the CEO (CEO Certification), other senior management engagements. Advise business on and Manage Privacy, Responsible AI and Data regulation risks identified. Advise and support sales, legal contracting and procurement teams with customer & supplier negotiations and RFX process. Identify privacy and data related strategic opportunities and communicate them to relevant business teams. Build and maintain a network of privacy, responsible AI and data regulation champions across business products and services to support compliance across VB markets, alongside excellent collaboration with Cyber and Corporate Security, Regulatory and Risk, as well as with other compliance functions. Promote, maintain, and improve privacy awareness across the business and deliver effective, role-based privacy training programs across VB. Manage privacy incidents/data breaches and communications with regulators and customers across all VB entities and markets. Support the implementation and operations of Individual Rights, Transparency and Permissions management requirements across VB markets. Lead the privacy team into becoming a team of agile, engaging, supporting, world-class professionals, through training, feedback, opportunities, and managing resources and budget to implement privacy, responsible AI, data regulation and business strategy, plans, and projects. Collaborate with colleagues across VB, Group, and local markets to improve ways of working. Legal or regulatory background with significant compliance experience (10+ years) Excellent knowledge of Telecommunications technologies, roaming and related regulations and previous experience within a multinational matrix organisation. Influencing executive management Managing public policy and /or legal compliance and risks Exposure representing the organisation in public fora. CIPP/E/M/T or similar certification with relevant university degree or Legal qualification. Excellent stakeholder engagement and management. Strong people management skills. Ability to manage compliance risks across a multinational organization. Driven by Results: A proactive, self-guiding individual with a deep-rooted ethical compass and a fervent interest in the intersection of privacy, Responsible AI, Data Regulations, technology, and societal impact. Strategic and business Acumen: An analytical mind adept at unravelling complex challenges within intricate technology and business landscapes, formulating simple yet potent solutions and policy stances. Legal and Regulatory Expertise: A legal or regulatory savant in privacy and data protection, capable of steering senior leadership and shaping strategic pathways, often leveraging soft power. Innovation & Change Catalyst: Creativity in finding solutions and persistent in championing and defending critical perspectives essential to the role. Conscientious: A meticulous individual who takes full ownership of areas of responsibility. Collaborative Spirit: Team player and exceptional communicator and negotiator, seeking synergistic outcomes and thriving in in a matrix organisation with tolerance for ambiguity, having strong interpersonal skills.