An international organisation is seeking an experienced
Global Data Privacy Counsel
to join its legal team on a 12 month maternity cover basis. Reporting to a senior international legal leader, this role will play a key part in supporting and strengthening a global data privacy governance programme.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing in-house legal advice on global data privacy matters across the UK, EU, North America and APAC
* Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including data protection clauses
* Advising on data processing agreements, data transfers and privacy impact assessments
* Managing data subject requests and data breach responses
* Monitoring regulatory developments and advising senior stakeholders
* Supporting global compliance initiatives and internal privacy training
About you:
* Qualified lawyer with strong data privacy experience (ideally in-house)
* Proven background in reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
* Confident working across multiple jurisdictions
* Highly organised with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills
Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in office). Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.