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

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Assistant General Counsel specializing in technology, data protection, and artificial intelligence. This permanent role involves providing comprehensive legal support and advice while managing risks and compliance in a global setting. The ideal candidate will be a UK qualified lawyer with robust legal skills and in-house experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience, preferably including in-house experience.
• Experience negotiating and reviewing agreements across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on technology, data privacy, and AI matters.
• Advise on legal and regulatory issues for a global professional services organization.
• Manage compliance with laws and regulations across jurisdictions.

Skills

Expert legal skills

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

UK qualified lawyer

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

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Exeter, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Assistant General Counsel – Technology, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence

Location: London (Hybrid working – 1-2 days per week in the office)

Role Type: Permanent

Role Overview:

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is representing a leading professional services firm in their search for an Assistant General Counsel. The role involves providing legal support on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI matters globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues for a global professional services organization.
• Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI, and related matters.
• Manage compliance with laws and regulations across jurisdictions.
• Support technology and risk management teams with legal advice.
• Develop and implement governance policies and procedures.
• Review and advise on new services, solutions, and regulatory issues.
• Manage external legal counsel across jurisdictions.
• Deliver practical legal advice while managing risks and compliance.
• Present on legal topics and mentor junior team members.

Candidate Profile:

• UK qualified lawyer with significant experience, preferably including in-house experience.
• Expert legal skills, especially in complex legal and regulatory matters.
• Strong risk management and strategic thinking abilities.
• Experience negotiating and reviewing agreements across jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Capable of balancing legal risk with business needs.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and organizational skills.