Global Data Privacy Counsel; MAT COVER
Job in
Uxbridge, Greater London, UB100, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-03
Listing for:
Parkside
Part Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract
position Listed on 2026-02-03
Job specializations:
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Law/Legal
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
- 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
- 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
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