Senior Counsel Data Privacy

Join this international organisation as the data privacy subject matter expert lawyer within the team, working closely with stakeholders at all levels and taking the lead in policy development and all data privacy matters. This is a remote role with occasional need to visit the London office. Your New Company An award-winning global parent company with an acquisitive tradition and several notable industry brands within its portfolio. With HQ in London (where most of the senior leadership are based), the business is constantly growing, both organically and through M&A, and has an inspiring message and ethos that attracts and retains top talent across the group. Your New Role A Senior Privacy Counsel position, seen as an expert within the team, supporting the continued growth of the business. Reporting to Group General Counsel, you will take the lead of on all data privacy matters, which will constitute roughly 80% of the role. This includes ensuring data protection clauses within all commercial contracts are compliant, providing ongoing GDPR compliance advice, conducting risk assessments, responding to DSARs and developing and maintaining internal policies. Additionally, you would support in managing the juniors in the team, support in relation to privacy matters within acquisitive transactions, respond to disputes and liaise closely with internal teams and senior leadership. To a lesser extent, you will also get involved in day-to-day commercial contracts negotiations. You would also support in the development of the junior lawyers and paralegals in the team. You can work largely remotely, save for when occasionally the senior leaders may need you in. Who You Are You'll be an E&W qualified data privacy lawyer with private practice training at a City or national firm, a few years spent honing your skills in a practice setting and at least 7 PQE (as a guide only). Subsequent in-house experience would be gratefully welcome. You will have demonstrable experience in complex privacy matters including advising internal stakeholders on privacy issues, policy development and providing training across a business. Additionally, and the ability to work closely with senior leaders will be needed. You will be motivated to help develop juniors in the team, and while largely working remotely, you will be able to come to the London office when needed. Candidates with high EQ and the technical and commercial skills to get the job done are highly sought after. This is a fantastic opportunity in a collaborative environment, to advance your career and get involved in top quality privacy work. You will be rewarded with a highly-competitive salary and magnificent overall package. Should this role be of interest, please apply through the link or contact for further information. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 4/19/2025