Global Data Privacy Counsel – Uxbridge (Hybrid) - £80-90K – 12 month Mat Cover
An international consumer-focused organisation is seeking an experienced Global Data Privacy Counsel to join its in-house legal team on a maternity cover basis.
This is a hands-on role working closely with senior legal stakeholders and global business teams, providing practical advice across a broad range of data privacy matters spanning the UK, EU, North America, APAC and the US.
Key responsibilities include:
* Advising on global data protection and privacy matters, including data sharing initiatives
* Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with data privacy elements (e-commerce, software, consultancy)
* Managing DPAs, data transfer agreements, DPIAs, data subject requests and breach incidents
* Maintaining privacy policies, procedures and training materials
* Monitoring regulatory developments and advising senior stakeholders internationally
About you:
* Qualified lawyer with strong data privacy experience, ideally gained in-house
* Confident advising on commercial contracts in a fast-paced environment
* Comfortable working across international jurisdictions and stakeholders
* Highly organised, pragmatic and commercially minded
This role would suit someone who enjoys being embedded in the business and making an immediate impact within a global legal function