Assistant General Counsel, Privacy

News Corporation; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for Privacy to shape its global data protection strategy. This role involves ensuring compliance with UK and EU privacy regulations while acting as a strategic advisor to various teams. You will lead initiatives to embed a culture of data protection within the organization and manage risk through proactive strategies. Join a forward-thinking legal team committed to innovation and ethical data use, where your expertise will directly influence business practices and compliance standards in a dynamic environment. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading global media company.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years PQE in privacy and data protection law required.
• Strong understanding of UK GDPR and EU GDPR essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement privacy frameworks for compliance.
• Foster a culture of data protection awareness across the organisation.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors for compliance.

Skills

Privacy and Data Protection Law

Stakeholder Management

Data-Driven Insights

Negotiating Data Protection Contracts

Understanding of GDPR

Privacy-Enhancing Technologies

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales

Tools

Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)

Privacy by Design Principles

Job description

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - News Corp

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy (London)

As Assistant General Counsel, Privacy, you will play a key role in shaping Dow Jones’ global data protection strategy and ensuring compliance with UK, EU, and international privacy regulations. Based in our London office, you will serve as the Data Protection Officer (DPO), working closely with cross-functional teams to embed a culture of data protection across the organisation.

You will act as a strategic advisor, translating complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, business-friendly solutions. Your expertise will help ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and ethical data use, all while supporting business innovation. You will report to the Chief Privacy Officer, based in New York City.

What You’ll Do

1. Drive Privacy Strategy & Compliance
   1. Develop and implement privacy frameworks to ensure compliance with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and global data protection laws.
   2. Monitor and analyse evolving privacy regulations, assessing their impact on the business and providing data-driven recommendations.
   3. Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and implement Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default principles across all business functions.
   4. Lead privacy audits and maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) to ensure robust governance.
2. Champion Data Protection & Stakeholder Engagement
   1. Foster a culture of data protection awareness across all levels of the organisation, delivering training and guidance to internal teams.
   2. Act as the primary contact for data protection authorities, managing regulatory engagement with transparency and compliance.
   3. Partner with internal legal, compliance, technology, marketing, sales, and customer service teams to align business objectives with privacy standards.
   4. Provide expert guidance to leadership teams, ensuring the ethical and compliant use of data in decision-making.
3. Manage Risk & Strengthen Governance
   1. Identify and escalate privacy risks, implementing proactive risk mitigation strategies.
   2. Develop and oversee processes for data subject access requests (DSARs) to ensure timely and compliant responses.
   3. Work closely with IT and cybersecurity teams to enhance data security and incident response protocols.
   4. Manage relationships with third-party vendors and partners, ensuring compliance with data processing agreements (DPAs) and cross-border data transfer frameworks.

What You’ll Need

1. You are a qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales with 8-10 years PQE (or equivalent experience) in privacy and data protection law.
2. You have a strong understanding of UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and global data protection frameworks, with the ability to translate legal requirements into business solutions.
3. You use data-driven insights, audits, and risk assessments to develop and implement privacy strategies.
4. You have strong stakeholder management skills and can effectively engage, educate, and influence teams across the organisation.
5. You understand privacy-enhancing technologies, data security protocols, and marketing compliance.
6. You are skilled in negotiating data protection contracts and vendor agreements.

Preferred Qualifications

1. CIPP/E (Certified Information Privacy Professional – Europe) certification is preferred.
2. Fluency in an additional European language (French, German, Italian, or Spanish) is a plus.
3. Experience with technical privacy reviews and privacy impact assessments is beneficial.

Where You’ll Work & Travel

1. Location: London, UK.
2. Travel: You may need to travel occasionally to regional, EU, and US offices as required.

Why Join Dow Jones?

At Dow Jones, we are committed to data ethics, compliance, and innovation. You will be part of a forward-thinking Legal & Compliance team, working alongside industry experts in media law, data privacy, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

We offer a collaborative environment, where privacy professionals can drive meaningful change, balance business growth with regulatory excellence, and help shape the future of data protection at a leading global media and information company.

Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy – We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [e-mail]. Please put “Reasonable Accommodation” in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.

Business Area: Dow Jones – Legal

Job Category: Legal, Compliance & Audit

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.

This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.