Senior Litigation Lawyer – Assistant Principal Higher in the Data Protection Commission (AP Higher)
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) currently has a vacancy for the role of Senior Litigation Lawyer
This is a unique and compelling opportunity to join the Data Protection Commission (the “DPC”) in a senior specialist litigation role. The Senior Litigation Lawyer will play a key role within one of Europe’s most prominent and active data protection regulators, operating at the centre of high-profile and often complex litigation arising from the DPC’s statutory functions. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant litigation at national and EU level connected with the supervision and enforcement of data protection law in Ireland.
The volume and complexity of litigation involving the DPC has increased significantly in recent years, reflecting the expanding scope of data protection law, the evolving regulatory environment, and the high-profile nature of the Commission’s enforcement activities.
The appointment of a Senior Litigation Lawyer is necessary to ensure that the DPC has the in-house expertise and experience required to manage litigation effectively and to safeguard the organisation’s regulatory and enforcement functions.
The Senior Litigation Lawyer is a senior specialist role within the Legal Unit of the DPC, with responsibility for the management and progression of complex litigation before the Superior Courts arising from the exercise of the DPC’s statutory functions, working under the overall direction of the Director of Legal Affairs.
The postholder will manage high-risk and high-profile litigation matters on behalf of the DPC, including judicial review proceedings, statutory appeals and other enforcement-related litigation. In doing so, the Senior Litigation Lawyer will contribute to the development and implementation of litigation strategy, in accordance with the DPC’s governance framework and under the guidance of the Director of Legal Affairs and in a manner consistent with the DPC’s regulatory objectives and public law obligations.
In addition to this litigation-led remit, the Senior Litigation Lawyer will contribute to high-level legal advisory work across the organisation, reflecting the seniority of the role and the integrated nature of the DPC’s legal functions. This will include advising on enforcement strategy, regulatory decision-making and legal risk in complex or novel matters, particularly where litigation considerations arise or are likely to arise.
To apply, please fill out the below application form and submit it to dpcjobs@rsmireland.ie:
Closing Date for Application is 12pm (noon) on Wednesday 24th June 2026.