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

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks an Assistant General Counsel focusing on technology, data protection, and AI. In this hybrid permanent role, you will provide essential legal support to the business, manage compliance across jurisdictions, and mentor junior team members. Ideal candidates will be UK-qualified lawyers with extensive experience in complex legal matters, excelling in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a major law firm or relevant in-house experience.
• Ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters.
• Advise on technology, data privacy, and AI-related issues.
• Develop and implement governance, policies, procedures, and playbooks.

Skills

Legal advice

Data protection

Technology law

AI regulations

Compliance management

Negotiation

Strategic risk management

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

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Assistant General Counsel – Technology, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence -(M&F) UK869786, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

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Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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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

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 client seeks an experienced commercial lawyer focused on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI. The successful candidate will provide practical, business-focused legal advice to the company's business and corporate services partners worldwide.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide legal support on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters for a global professional services organization.
• Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI, and related issues; support day-to-day commercial and regulatory legal matters.
• Assist in managing compliance with relevant laws and regulations across jurisdictions and within network policies.
• Support Technology and Risk Management teams with legal expertise.
• Develop and implement governance, policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Review and advise on new services, solutions, governance processes, and regulatory issues related to technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI.
• Manage external legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions efficiently and cost-effectively.
• 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 handle complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Strategic risk management skills with quick issue identification and mitigation recommendations.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, reviewing transactions, and advising across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex files, collaborating with business teams.
• Ability to balance the needs of a fast-growing global business with legal and compliance risk management.
• Self-motivated, thriving in a fast-paced environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.