Are you passionate about privacy law and looking to deepen your expertise in GDPR and data protection?




Would you like to work with international teams, helping solve complex privacy challenges while enabling business success?



Join our Global Privacy, Data & Technology Office team in Poland and help shape practical, business-focused privacy solutions for a global organization. This role is based in
Kraków or and offers flexibility to work in a
hybrid model, combining virtual work with time in the office, aligned with smart working policies.




Aon is in the business of better decisions



At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.



As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.




What the day will look like



As a Privacy Counsel, you will support Aon's global privacy program by working closely with privacy professionals, legal colleagues, security teams, and business partners. This role helps ensure compliance with GDPR and other EMEA data protection requirements.




Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the assessment and management of Data Subject Requests (DSRs) under GDPR and applicable local laws.


• Assisting with the review and handling of privacy and security incidents, including assessing notification obligations and helping prepare regulatory, contractual, and stakeholder communications.


• Reviewing and negotiating privacy-related contractual provisions, including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and privacy and security schedules, using established frameworks and playbooks.


• Supporting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) by identifying risks, documenting mitigation measures, and facilitating approvals.


• Contributing to privacy policies, guidance, training materials, and regulatory monitoring activities across the EMEA region.


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide practical, risk-based privacy advice that supports business objectives.

How this opportunity is different



This role offers an outstanding opportunity to build your privacy law career within an international company operating across multiple jurisdictions. You will work alongside experienced privacy counsels and privacy professionals who are committed to knowledge sharing, development, and collaboration.



You will gain exposure to a broad range of privacy matters, including data subject rights, incident response, contractual privacy requirements, and privacy assessments. This role offers the chance to collaborate with teams in Legal, Privacy, Information Security, Technology, and business. You will develop technical expertise and skills in managing collaborators in a diverse international setting.




Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Law degree and admission to practice (bar exam passed / legal advisor or advocate) in Poland or another EMEA jurisdiction.


• 1-3 years' post-qualification legal experience on data protection in private practice in a law firm and/or as in-house privacy counsel at a global or multinational organization.


• Expert knowledge and strong practical understanding of personal data protection, including the GDPR requirements and their application in real-world business scenarios


• Professional experience with DSRs and incident response, and also with privacy contract review, and privacy assessments.


• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills;


• Very clear, concise and business-oriented communication skills in English; ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

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