Join us as Privacy Counsel Want to do work that really matters? At Checkatrade, we’re building the UK’s go-to home improvement marketplace. Every day, we help millions of homeowners find the right tradesperson for the job, fast, fair, and without the faff. As our next Privacy Counsel, you’ll help shape the legal foundations that support innovation and keep our users protected. You’ll join a small, collaborative team at the heart of a fast-moving business, advising on new products, designing scalable privacy processes, and helping us navigate emerging regulation, including AI. We’re not looking for perfection. We’re looking for someone curious, proactive and practical - a legal mind that’s keen to make a difference, not just spot the risks. Forget long lists, here’s what you’ll actually spend your time on: Advising on privacy risks across new products and features, balancing legal requirements with commercial needs Running DPIAs, embedding privacy-by-design, and supporting our approach to responsible innovation Reviewing and negotiating data protection terms (DPAs, SCCs, etc.) with partners and suppliers Acting as an escalation point for complex data rights requests, complaints and regulatory contact Streamlining privacy processes and building scalable workflows that help us move at speed Staying ahead of regulatory trends, including AI and ML guidance- helping us adapt accordingly It’s not about ticking every box. It’s about turning up curious, ready to crack on. You’ll do well here if you bring: Solid UK privacy experience, ideally in-house at a tech, digital or consumer-facing business Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018 and PECR, and how they apply in practice Qualified solicitor in the UK or EU, or equivalent legal advisory experience (1–5 years PQE) A knack for making the complex simple, offering clear, pragmatic advice that supports delivery A collaborative mindset, with the confidence to work cross-functionally and influence decisions Interest in privacy challenges around AI and emerging technologies, and how to get them right We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s just a taste: Competitive salary annual bonus Health, well-being and learning support Gym membership, Smart Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme Birthday/Special day leave Buy & sell holiday scheme 1 week’s paid charity leave and much more! How we’ll get to know each other: Recruiter screen with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners 1st stage interview with our Head of Data Privacy 2nd stage interview will be a case study with our Chief Legal Officer and Head of Data Privacy If you require any reasonable adjustments during our interview process, please discuss them with your Talent Acquisition Partner. If this sounds like the place where you can do your best work, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t tick every box About us We’re Checkatrade – the UK’s leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business. We’re growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.