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
