Global Data Privacy Counsel

Global Data Privacy Counsel - Uxbridge (Hybrid) - £80-90K - 12 month Mat Cover

An international consumer-focused organisation is seeking an experienced Global Data Privacy Counsel to join its in-house legal team on a maternity cover basis.

This is a hands-on role working closely with senior legal stakeholders and global business teams, providing practical advice across a broad range of data privacy matters spanning the UK, EU, North America, APAC and the US.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on global data protection and privacy matters, including data sharing initiatives
• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements with data privacy elements (e-commerce, software, consultancy)
• Managing DPAs, data transfer agreements, DPIAs, data subject requests and breach incidents
• Maintaining privacy policies, procedures and training materials
• Monitoring regulatory developments and advising senior stakeholders internationally

About you:

• Qualified lawyer with strong data privacy experience, ideally gained in-house
• Confident advising on commercial contracts in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working across international jurisdictions and stakeholders
• Highly organised, pragmatic and commercially minded

This role would suit someone who enjoys being embedded in the business and making an immediate impact within a global legal function.