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

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

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks an Assistant General Counsel specializing in technology, data protection, and AI. This permanent role involves advising on legal matters, managing compliance, and supporting stakeholders in a hybrid working environment. The ideal candidate is a UK qualified lawyer with extensive experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a major law firm or relevant in-house experience.
• Expert legal skills and ability to lead complex legal matters.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex files.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on technology and data protection issues.
• Manage compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement governance, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Commercial law

Data protection

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

UK qualified lawyer

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

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

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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 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 global business and corporate services partners.

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 day-to-day commercial and regulatory legal matters.
• Manage compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and network policies across jurisdictions.
• Support Technology and Risk Management teams with legal support for their activities.
• Develop and implement governance, policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Review and advise on new services and solutions, including governance processes 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, business-focused 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 lead complex legal and regulatory matters.
• Strong risk management and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, reviewing agreements, and advising across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex files, collaborating with business 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.