Assistant General Counsel – Technology, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence -(M&F) UK869786

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading professional services firm is seeking an Assistant General Counsel specializing in technology, data protection, and AI, to provide comprehensive legal support for global operations. This permanent role involves managing compliance, advising on legal matters, and mentoring junior members in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a major law firm or relevant in-house experience.
• Strong skills in negotiating and drafting agreements.
• Ability to manage complex legal files and collaborate with business teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on technology, data protection, and AI matters.
• Advise on compliance with laws and regulations.
• Manage external legal counsel across jurisdictions.

Skills

Legal expertise

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Compliance knowledge

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

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Assistant General Counsel – Technology, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence -(M&F) UK869786, Bournemouth

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL – TECHNOLOGY, DATA PROTECTION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

LONDON (HYBRID WORKING – 1-2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE)

PERMANENT ROLE

Role Overview:

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is representing a world-leading professional services firm in their search for an Assistant General Counsel to join their in-house legal team. The candidate should be an experienced commercial lawyer with a focus on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI. The role involves providing practical, business-focused legal advice to the company's global operations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide legal support on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for a global professional services organization.
• Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI, and related issues; support daily commercial and regulatory legal matters.
• Help manage compliance with relevant laws and regulations across jurisdictions and network policies.
• Support technology and risk management teams with legal expertise.
• Develop and implement governance and operational policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Review and advise on new services, solutions, and legal/regulatory issues related to technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI.
• Manage external legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring cost-effective and efficient work.
• Balance practical advice with risk management and compliance obligations.
• Deliver presentations and write articles on legal topics.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

About You:

• UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent outside the UK) with significant experience at a major law firm or relevant in-house experience.
• Expert legal skills with the ability to lead complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Strategic risk management skills with quick issue identification and mitigation recommendations.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing agreements; advising on laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex files, collaborating with business teams.
• Ability to balance the needs of a growing global business with legal and compliance risks.
• Self-motivated, thrives in a fast-paced environment with global stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.