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

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Assistant General Counsel specializing in technology, data protection, and AI. The role involves providing practical legal advice, ensuring compliance with laws, and mentoring junior staff, while working in a hybrid setting with 1-2 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a major law firm or relevant in-house experience.
• Ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Self-motivated, organized, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on legal and regulatory matters for a global firm.
• Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI.
• Manage external legal counsel efficiently across jurisdictions.

Skills

Legal skills

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent)

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

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Location: Peterborough, 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 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 specializing in technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI. The role involves delivering practical, business-focused legal advice to global business and corporate services partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support on various legal and regulatory matters for a global professional services organization.
• Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI, and related issues.
• Ensure 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 related legal issues.
• Manage external legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Balance practical advice with risk management and compliance obligations.
• Present on legal topics and write articles.
• Mentor junior team members.

Candidate Profile:

• UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent) with significant experience at a major law firm or relevant in-house experience.
• Strong legal skills with experience handling complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Strategic risk management skills with the ability to identify issues and suggest mitigations.
• Proficient in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing agreements across jurisdictions.
• Capable of working independently and managing complex cases while collaborating with teams.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business needs in a fast-growing global environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, and excellent communicator.