Global Data Privacy Counsel (12-Month FTC – Maternity Cover)
Uxbridge, London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)
£85,000 – £95,000 per annum
Parkside is working in partnership with a global organisation to recruit an experienced Global Data Privacy Counsel on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with 3–5 years’ PQE to step into a highly visible, international in-house role.
Reporting to the Director, Senior Counsel – International, the role will be based in London and form part of a collaborative Global Legal Team, working closely with stakeholders across Europe, the Americas and APAC.
Key Responsibilities
* Support and help build awareness of the organisation’s global data privacy governance programme
* Provide in-house legal advice on a wide range of global data privacy and data-sharing matters, covering the EU, UK, US, Canada, Mexico and APAC regions
* Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including e-commerce, software licensing, consultancy agreements and contracts containing data protection clauses
* Draft and advise on data processing agreements, data transfer agreements and privacy impact assessments
* Update and maintain data privacy policies, procedures and training materials
* Coordinate and manage data subject access requests and data breach incidents
* Work with business and asset owners to ensure personal data processing activities are accurately documented within central data privacy compliance tools
* Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide clear, practical advice to key global stakeholders and governance committees
* Support data privacy custodians, internal audit, compliance and other internal stakeholders across the business
About You
* Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent) with 3–5 years’ PQE
* Strong experience in data privacy, ideally gained in-house within a large international organisation
* Solid experience reviewing and advising on commercial contracts
* Experience within retail, manufacturing or consumer-focused sectors is advantageous
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly
* Highly organised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple priorities
Location & Working Pattern
* Office-based in Uxbridge, London, with excellent public transport links and parking available
* Hybrid working – minimum of 3 days per week in the office
* Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be UK-based
* Some international travel may be required
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