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Bentley Systems is seeking aPrivacy Counselwith a global outlookto join our growingCorporate Responsibilityteam within theLaw and Corporate Advancementorganization. Reporting to theGlobal Data Protection Officerin Dublin, this role will help shape Bentley’s evolving approach to digital regulation;spanning privacy, data protection, AI, andcyber.
We’reseekinga motivated, adaptive, and business-minded privacy expert to counsel business partners,support our globalcomplianceprograms, andsupport the growth and development of the Corporate Responsibility team.
Responsibilities
* Provide day-to-day legal counsel on global privacy, data protection, and digital regulation matters.
* Draft and negotiate privacy, data protection, security, and AI-related terms in commercial contracts and disclosures.
* Partner with cross-functionalstakeholders—including Legal, Product, Marketing, and IT,to advise on new and emerging digital regulations affecting software and cloud services.
* Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Bentley’s global privacy and AI compliance programs, policies, and documentation.
* Contribute to awareness and training initiatives that promote a culture of responsible data use across the company.
* Mentor and guideother team members with the scope to move into a people management role as the team grows to support the business.
* Stay informed of global developments in data protection, AI, and digital compliance to proactivelyadvisethe business.
Qualifications
* Qualified lawyer with 3+ years of post-qualification experienceinprivacy andsecurity (experience rangeis a guide and we will consider strong candidates with less or moreexperience).
* Provenexpertisein EU and US data protectionlawand familiarity with global compliance frameworks.
* Strong understanding ofSaaS, cloud services, marketingandanalytics laws,andregulations.
* Excellent negotiation and drafting skills with the confidence torepresentBentley in matters relating to data privacy, AI, and security.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across legal and business teams.
* Highly responsive, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Desired Skills
* In-house or hybrid (private + in-house) experience preferred.
* CIPP or other privacy-specificcertificationsa plus.
* An exciting career as an integral part of a world-leading software company providing solutions for architecture, engineering, and construction - watch thisshort documentary about how we got our start.
* An attractive salary and benefits package.
* A commitment to inclusion, belonging and colleague wellbeing through global initiatives and resource groups.
* A company committed to making a real difference by advancing the world’s infrastructure for better quality of life, where your contributions help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient world. Discover our latest user successstories for an insight into our global impact.
About Bentley Systems
Around the world, infrastructure professionals rely on software from Bentley Systems to help them design, build, and operate better and more resilient infrastructure for transportation, water, energy, cities, and more. Founded in 1984 by engineers for engineers, Bentley is the partner of choice for engineering firms and owner-operators worldwide, with software that spans engineering disciplines, industry sectors, and all phases of the infrastructure lifecycle. Through our digital twin solutions, we help infrastructure professionals unlock the value of their data to transform project delivery and asset performance. www.bentley.com
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Bentley is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers for employment all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion/belief, national origin, caste, age, or any other characteristic protected by local law or unrelated to job qualifications.
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