Job Title: Global Data Privacy Counsel (Maternity Cover) Location: Uxbridge, London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)
Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 + bonus + 25 days holiday + benefits
Are you a qualified lawyer with strong expertise in data privacy and commercial contracts? This is an excellent opportunity to join an international legal team as
Global Data Privacy Counsel on a maternity cover contract.
You will play a key role in advising on global data privacy matters across multiple regions, while working closely with senior legal counsel, business leaders, and external advisors.
Key Responsibilities: - Advise on a broad range of global data privacy issues across the EU, UK, Canada, Mexico, APAC and the US.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements including e-commerce, software licensing, consultancy and contracts with data privacy clauses.
- Prepare and advise on data protection agreements such as processing and transfer agreements, as well as privacy impact assessments.
- Support and maintain global data privacy policies, guidelines, procedures and training.
- Ensure records of personal data processing are accurately captured and maintained.
- Coordinate and manage data subject access requests and data breach incidents.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments and communicate impacts to global stakeholders.
- Collaborate with business leaders, legal counsel, audit and compliance teams.
About You: - Qualified lawyer with extensive experience in data privacy, ideally gained in-house.
- Proven background advising on commercial contracts is essential.
- Previous experience in a large international organisation is desirable.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Sector experience in retail/manufacturing is advantageous.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Additional Information: - Hybrid role: minimum 3 days per week in the Uxbridge office, with flexibility to attend as required.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be UK-based.
- Occasional international travel may be required.
How to Apply If you are a skilled data privacy lawyer seeking an exciting international role with strong exposure across global markets, we’d love to hear from you.
