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Assistant General Counsel – Technology, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence -(M&F) UK869786, Southampton
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL – TECHNOLOGY, DATA PROTECTION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
LONDON (HYBRID WORKING – 1-2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE)
PERMANENT ROLE
Role Overview:
Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is representing a world-leading professional services firm in their search for an Assistant General Counsel to join their in-house legal team. The candidate should be an experienced commercial lawyer with a focus on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI. The role involves providing practical, business-focused legal advice globally.
Key Accountabilities:
* Provide legal support on various legal and regulatory matters for a global professional services organization.
* Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI, and related matters; support day-to-day commercial and regulatory legal issues.
* Help ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations across jurisdictions and network policies.
* Support Technology and Risk Management teams with legal guidance.
* Develop and implement governance and operational policies, procedures, and playbooks.
* Review and advise on new services, solutions, and governance processes, focusing on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI.
* Manage external legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions efficiently and cost-effectively.
* Balance practical advice with risk management and compliance obligations.
* Deliver presentations and write articles on legal topics.
* Mentor and support junior team members.
About You:
* UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent outside the UK) with significant experience at a major law firm or relevant in-house experience.
* Expert legal skills with the ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues.
* Strategic risk management skills with quick issue identification and mitigation recommendations.
* Proficiency in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex files.
* Ability to balance legal risk management with business growth needs.
* Self-motivated, thriving in a fast-paced, global environment.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
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