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

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

Job summary

A leading professional services firm seeks an Assistant General Counsel focused on technology, data protection, and AI. The role involves providing comprehensive legal support across jurisdictions, advising on compliance issues, and mentoring junior lawyers in a dynamic, hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in-house or at a major law firm.
• Experience with complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Self-motivated, organized, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on technology, data privacy, and AI legal matters.
• Develop governance policies and compliance frameworks.
• Manage external legal counsel efficiently.

Skills

Legal skills

Risk management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

UK-qualified lawyer or equivalent

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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 with a focus on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI. The role involves providing practical, business-focused legal advice globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support 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.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations across jurisdictions and network policies.
• Support Technology and Risk Management teams with legal advice.
• Develop and implement governance and operational policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Review and advise on new services and solutions, focusing on legal and regulatory issues.
• Manage external legal counsel across jurisdictions efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Balance practical advice with risk management and compliance obligations.
• Present on legal topics and author articles.
• Mentor junior team members.

Candidate Profile:

• UK-qualified lawyer or equivalent with significant experience at a major law firm or in-house role.
• Strong legal skills with experience in complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Strategic risk management skills, with ability to identify issues and suggest mitigation.
• Negotiation, drafting, and review of commercial agreements; advising across jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, managing complex files.
• Capable of balancing legal risk with business needs in a fast-growing environment.
• Self-motivated, excellent communicator, organized, and able to work with global stakeholders.