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Job summary

A world-leading professional services firm is seeking an Assistant General Counsel specializing in technology, data protection, and AI. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal advice, manage compliance across jurisdictions, and mentor junior members in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

  • Significant experience in commercial law with a focus on technology and data.
  • Ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues.
  • Experience in drafting, reviewing agreements, and advising across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal support on regulatory matters for a global firm.
  • Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI issues.
  • Develop and implement governance and compliance policies.

Skills

Legal skills
Risk management
Communication
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills

Education

UK-qualified lawyer or equivalent

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

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3
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 specializing in technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI. The successful candidate will provide practical, business-focused legal advice to the company's global business and corporate services partners.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Provide legal support on a 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.
  • Assist in managing compliance with laws and regulations across jurisdictions and 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, and legal/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 ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues.
  • Strategic risk management skills with quick issue recognition and mitigation recommendations.
  • Experience negotiating, drafting, reviewing agreements, and advising across jurisdictions.
  • Ability to work independently and manage complex files while collaborating with teams.
  • Ability to balance legal risk management with business needs in a fast-growing global environment.
  • Self-motivated, thriving in a fast-paced, stakeholder-rich environment.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
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