Privacy Counsel
London | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office-Based)
Permanent | Full-Time
£80k-£90k + 10% bonus
Our client is a globally recognised leader in digital marketing and communications, operating across more than 100 countries and supporting some of the world's most recognised brands. Due to continued growth and increasing demand for privacy expertise, they are seeking a talented Data Privacy Lawyer to join their established legal and compliance function in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded privacy professional to join a highly collaborative team and play a key role advising stakeholders across a diverse and innovative business. You'll work at the intersection of privacy, technology, data and advertising
The Role
As Privacy Counsel, you will act as a trusted advisor to a broad range of business units, providing strategic and practical guidance on privacy and data protection matters. You will be part of a global privacy function, partnering closely with legal, commercial, technology and operational teams across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as a primary point of contact for data privacy and data protection matters across multiple business divisions.
- Advising internal stakeholders on privacy risks, regulatory obligations and best practice compliance approaches.
- Supporting commercial and employment legal teams on privacy-related issues and serving as a subject matter expert across the organisation.
- Assisting with the drafting, review and negotiation of privacy and data protection provisions within commercial agreements.
- Providing guidance on vendor relationships, data partnerships and third-party risk assessments.
- Supporting the development and enhancement of privacy governance frameworks, policies and operational processes.
- Collaborating with global teams to maintain and improve privacy compliance programmes and documentation.
- Delivering privacy training and awareness initiatives across the business.
- Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and advising stakeholders on the practical implications for the organisation.
Experience:
- UK or EU Solicitor (or equivalent)
- 2.5+ PQE
- Strong knowledge of UK and European data protection legislation and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience advising on privacy matters within a commercial, technology, digital media, AdTech or data-driven environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills,
- Strong commercial awareness and a solutions-focused approach.
Desirable Experience
- In-house legal experience.
- AdTech, digital advertising, technology or media sector experience.
- Professional privacy qualifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US or equivalent.
- Experience advising on data-driven products, analytics, measurement, programmatic advertising or digital marketing technologies.