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Assistant General Counsel – Technology, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence -(M&F) UK869786, Aberdeen
Role Overview:
Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is representing a 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 focusing on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI. The role involves providing practical, business-focused legal advice globally.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide legal support on various legal and regulatory matters for a global organization.
* Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI, and related issues, supporting day-to-day commercial and regulatory legal matters.
* Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations across jurisdictions and network policies.
* Support technology and risk management teams with legal expertise.
* Develop and implement governance, policies, procedures, and playbooks.
* Review and advise on new services and solutions, including governance processes and specialized legal issues.
* Manage external legal counsel across jurisdictions efficiently and cost-effectively.
* Deliver practical advice balancing risk and business needs.
* Present on legal topics and write articles for knowledge sharing.
* Mentor 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, capable of handling complex legal and regulatory issues.
* Strategic risk management skills, with the ability to identify issues and suggest mitigation strategies.
* Proficiency in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
* Ability to work independently and manage complex files, collaborating effectively with teams.
* Ability to balance legal risks with business growth in a global environment.
* Self-motivated, thrives in fast-paced settings with global stakeholders.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
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