Data Privacy Counsel (Maternity Cover)
Uxbridge, London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)
£75,000 – £80,000 + bonus + 25 days holiday + benefits
Are you a qualified lawyer with strong expertise in data privacy and commercial contracts? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established legal team as
Data Privacy Counsel
on a maternity cover contract, offering wide international exposure and the chance to work across multiple regions.
You'll play a key role in advising on data privacy matters across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific while collaborating with senior legal counsel, business leaders, and external advisors.
About You:
* Qualified lawyer
with extensive experience in data privacy, ideally gained in-house.
* Proven background advising on commercial contracts is essential.
* Experience within a large international organisation is desirable.
* Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders.
* Previous sector experience in retail/manufacturing is an advantage.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert advice on a wide range of international data privacy issues across the EU, UK, Canada, Mexico, APAC and the US.
* Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements including e-commerce, software licensing, consultancy and contracts with data privacy clauses.
* Prepare and advise on data protection agreements such as processing and transfer agreements, as well as privacy impact assessments.
* Support and maintain data privacy policies, guidelines, procedures and training.
* Ensure records of personal data processing are accurately captured and maintained.
* Coordinate and manage data subject access requests and data breach incidents.
* Monitor legal and regulatory developments and communicate impacts to stakeholders across regions.
* Work closely with business leaders, legal counsel, audit and compliance teams.
Additional Information:
* Hybrid role: minimum 3 days per week in the Uxbridge office, with flexibility to attend as required.
* Applicants must have the
right to work in the UK
and be UK-based.
* Occasional international travel may be required.
How to Apply
If you are a skilled data privacy lawyer seeking a role with strong international exposure and the opportunity to advise across multiple regions, we'd love to hear from you.