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

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join their in-house legal team in Watford. This permanent role requires expertise in technology, data privacy, and AI, providing business-focused legal advice while collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified lawyer with substantial experience handling complex legal issues in a dynamic environment, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to governance and operational policies.

Qualifications

• Significant experience at a major law firm or in-house.
• Ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters.
• Advise on technology, data privacy, AI, and related issues.
• Manage external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Negotiating

Risk Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Equivalent foreign qualification

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

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Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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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 ideal candidate is an experienced commercial lawyer with a focus on 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 teams.

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 matters, supporting day-to-day commercial and regulatory legal issues.
• Assist in managing the organization’s compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and network policies.
• Support Technology and Risk Management teams with legal guidance.
• Develop and implement governance, operational policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Review and advise on new services, solutions, and related governance and regulatory issues.
• Manage external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Provide practical, risk-aware legal advice aligned with business objectives.
• Create presentations and publish articles on key 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 in-house.
• Expert legal skills with the ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Strong risk management and strategic thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing commercial and transaction agreements across jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex legal files while collaborating with global teams.
• Ability to balance legal risk management with business needs in a fast-growing environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in a dynamic, global setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.