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Assistant General Counsel – Technology, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence -(M&F) UK869786, Basildon
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Location: Basildon, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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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 client seeks an experienced commercial lawyer focused on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI. The successful candidate will provide practical, business-focused legal advice to the company and its partners worldwide.
Key Accountabilities:
* Provide legal support on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for a global professional services organization.
* Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI, and related matters; support day-to-day commercial and regulatory legal issues.
* Help ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations across jurisdictions and network policies.
* Support Technology and Risk Management teams with legal support for their activities.
* Develop and implement governance, policies, procedures, and playbooks.
* Review and advise on new services, solutions, and legal/regulatory issues related to technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI.
* Manage external legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions efficiently and cost-effectively.
* Balance practical, business-focused advice with risk management and compliance obligations.
* Present on legal topics and author articles.
* Mentor and support junior team members.
About You:
* UK-qualified lawyer or equivalent, with significant experience at a major law firm or relevant in-house experience.
* Expert legal skills with the ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues.
* Strategic risk management skills with quick issue identification and mitigation recommendations.
* Experience negotiating, drafting, reviewing transactions, and advising across multiple jurisdictions.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively on complex files.
* Capable of balancing legal risks with business growth in a fast-paced, global environment.
* Self-motivated with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
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