Global Data Privacy Counsel; MAT COVER

Position: Global Data Privacy Counsel (MAT COVER) (Contract)
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 with in 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