Job Description

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as of December 1, 2024, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies. We are looking for a Manager to join our Legal and Compliance team, based out of the firm’s office in Hyderabad, India. The Legal team is responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving legal issues and risks for the firm. The team handles matters relating to contract review, transactional and real estate legal support, litigation, employment, intellectual property, and data privacy. WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY: You will be required to advise and assist the firm on a wide range of data privacy, data protection, data security, and technology law matters. Your responsibilities will include drafting and reviewing policies and privacy notices, responding to data requests, conducting research, and providing advice to ensure the firm complies with applicable data privacy and technology laws and regulations. You will also be expected to conduct and review DPIAs, develop and conduct data privacy training programs, and assist with the firm’s compliance with its data security practices and policies. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to collaborate with attorneys in other offices of the D. E. Shaw group on various agreements and projects. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Basic Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in law, along with around 5 years of relevant work experience at a law firm or in-house, with a proven aptitude for autonomously handling data privacy and technology law mattersProven demonstration of experience of managing data privacy and technology law issues in/for a global organizationThe ability to be self-motivated, result-oriented, a quick learner, and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills while being attentive to details and managing deadlinesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, along with robust interpersonal skills Preferred Qualifications: A master’s degree in law Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Adv/Link/MgrDataPrivLaCJan25 We encourage candidates with relevant experience looking to restart their careers after a break to apply for this position. Learn about Recommence, our gender-neutral return-to-work initiative. The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.