Associate Protection Consultant
Data Protection Consultants
Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaFresher19m agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- Freshers and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsStakeholder management
- Nice to have
- Cybersecurity
- Work
- On-site in Mumbai
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Associate Data Protection Consultant is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai. This role supports client engagements focused on DPDPA and GDPR readiness.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with gap assessments, Data Protection Impact Assessments, and Records of Processing Activities.
- Draft and review privacy policies, notices, and internal documentation.
- Contribute to the design of practical compliance frameworks aligned with legal requirements and business operations.
- Research regulatory developments.
- Analyze client data flows and risks.
- Document findings.
- Prepare clear reports and presentations.
- Collaborate with senior consultants.
- Participate in client meetings and training sessions.
- Maintain organized project documentation to ensure timely delivery of engagements.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong knowledge of data protection and privacy laws, particularly India’s DPDPA and global frameworks such as GDPR.
- Skills in legal and regulatory research.
- Policy analysis skills.
- Ability to interpret statutes and guidelines into clear, actionable requirements.
- Documentation and communication capabilities, including drafting policies, reports, client communications, and delivering concise presentations.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills to map data flows, identify gaps and risks, and support the design of practical compliance controls.
- Collaboration and project support skills, including stakeholder coordination, time management, and maintaining structured project records.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
- A specialization or coursework in privacy, cyber law, or data protection is an advantage.
- Prior internship or work experience in privacy, compliance, risk, or information security is preferred but not mandatory for strong entry-level applicants.
- Professional certifications in data protection, information security, or privacy (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPT, ISO 27001/27701-related training) are a plus.