Global Data Privacy Counsel

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.

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