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Assistant General Counsel – Technology, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence -(M&F) UK869786, Stockport
Location: Stockport, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 3
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 organization.
* Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI, and related issues; support daily 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, solutions, and related legal/regulatory issues.
* Manage external legal counsel 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 with significant experience, preferably with a major law firm or relevant in-house experience.
* Expert legal skills, capable of leading complex legal/regulatory issues.
* Strong risk management and strategic thinking skills.
* Proficient in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing agreements across jurisdictions.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex files.
* Capable of balancing legal risk with business needs in a fast-growing environment.
* Self-motivated, organized, and able to work with global stakeholders.
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