WHAT YOU WILL DO

You will be involved in a variety of work, which could include:

• Advising the Global Privacy Office (GPO) and senior SITA lawyers and portfolio managers on legal aspects of data, data privacy and related matters so that our data privacy compliance program targets what is important and our product teams ingest data ownership principles and privacy by design in all they do.

• Advising the Enterprise Information Security Office (EISO) on emerging new regulatory requirements in cyber – especially as these relate to SITA’s products and services - so that our security experts are equipped to apply best-in-class security standards and our cyber compliance program targets what is important.

• Advising the Technology & Engineering Team (T&E) and Business Units - so that (in conjunction with GPO and EISO) our engineers and product managers build cyber-security requirements and resilience and data best practices in to every level of product creation and evolution.

• Defining and negotiating key technology partnerships, working other senior lawyers and business colleagues as well as key ecosystem partners of SITA.

• Closely supporting the advisory elements of SITA’s engagement in Artificial Intelligence – whether its incorporation into SITA’s own products or its use at SITA for operational purposes.

• Providing guidance and advice on key deals across the globe, where specific technology and data matters may arise. Ensuring that SITA’s position as the leader in travel tech is backed up and supported by legal and regulatory positioning (external and internal).

• Enabling and supporting cross-functional alignment between the areas of responsibility above with the Intellectual Property, Regulatory and Finance & Corporate Teams as required.

• Leading data incident response activities for Legal.

• Managing external counsel when required.

• Advising Executive Leadership Team members on strategy in these areas.

• Delivering and supporting pro-active training in these areas.

• Drive & Problem Solver: You’re ambitious, you work hard because you love it, you own things and get them done.

• People-Centric: You can boost employee morale and motivation through being clear about your objectives and having a sense of pride in the work being done.

• Analytical Mind: You thrive on ambiguity. You challenge your assumptions, and those of others, you are able quickly to identify and formulate problems and their solutions, and support your analysis with data and reasoning.

• Growth over Ego: You are eager to learn, and receive feedback to grow. You let others speak and seek to understand their viewpoints.

• Effective Communicator: at all levels – colleagues across all functions, advisors, regulatory & government entities, senior management

• Curious & Courageous: You are willing to ask, and be asked, tough questions