- Company: Ashurst
- Location: The Rocks, Sydney, Australia, Australia
- Salary: Pay not listed
Ashurst at a glance
SEC filings mentioning "Ashurst": 432 — search EDGAR
103 employees covered under a retirement plan (2024 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 2138009HQG7PPER2C920, GB) — via GLEIF
Ashurst is an international law firm now combining with Perkins Coie as Ashurst Perkins Coie, with recent coverage of the merger and Asia-Pacific lateral moves (Iberian Lawyer; Law.com).
Senior Manager - Data Governance, Risk and Privacy
Ashurst
The Rocks, Sydney, Australia, Australia
Position Summary
Risk Advisory was created to respond to client demand and is designed to provide risk expertise that complements Ashurst Perkins Coie's core legal services. As a Senior Manager in Data Governance, Risk and Privacy, you will join an expertise-led team dedicated to collaboration and continuous growth.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks and policies
- Ensure compliance with local and international privacy regulations
- Conduct risk assessments and manage risk mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and security
- Provide strategic advice on data-related risks and opportunities
What You Bring
- A minimum of 10 years' experience in data governance, risk management, and privacy
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant legislation
- Proven ability to lead projects and teams effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated success in developing and implementing data governance strategies
Working at Ashurst
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. Our team is dedicated to collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. As part of our Risk Advisory division, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that directly support client needs.
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- A man who was accidentally released from prison 88 years early
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- Patent Trolls Inbound: Our First Lawsuit
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Recent news
- Latham Hires from Ashurst Perkins Coie, Marks Firm's First Singapore Lateral Partner Since 2021 - Law.com
- Ashurst and Perkins Coie merge into Ashurst Perkins Coie - Iberian Lawyer
- BakerHostetler Taps Ex-Ashurst Securities Leader in Seattle - Bloomberg Law News
- Tax case to watch: HMRC v ScottishPower - JD Supra
- Ashurst, Perkins Coie complete $2.8bn transatlantic merger - The Global Legal Post
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Working in The Rocks, Sydney, Australia, Australia
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The Rocks is a historic harbour-side precinct on Sydney’s southern shore, immediately north-west of the CBD—handy for Circular Quay and waterfront walks. New South Wales sits on Australia’s east coast, with Sydney as its capital.
New South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Coral and Tasman Seas to the east. The Australian Capital Territory and Jervis Bay Territory are enclaves within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. As of September
National unemployment rate in Australia: 4.1% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in Australia: $65,130 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in Australia: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in Australia: 1.4% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in Australia: 1,633 — via OECD
Average weekly earnings in New South Wales: A$1,616 — via Australian Bureau of Statistics
Unemployment rate in New South Wales: 4.1% — via Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Elevation 19m (62 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Be ready to walk through building a data-governance operating model in a professional-services setting, handling privacy risk assessments, and coordinating cross-practice responses to incidents or regulator queries. Expect scenario questions on balancing client confidentiality with firm-wide data controls.
Strong fit if you have led data governance, risk, or privacy programs in complex professional-services environments and can translate controls into partner-ready guidance at a global law firm based in Sydney’s CBD fringe.
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- Role Senior Manager – Data Governance, Risk and Privacy
- Employer Ashurst
- Location The Rocks, Sydney, Australia, Australia
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 23, 2026
- Apply by September 22, 2026
- Country Australia
- Overview Full job description on this page (238 words)
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