Data Privacy Director

Sage; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Data Privacy Director to lead its data privacy initiatives and manage a global team. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance, ensure compliance with regulations, and work closely with various business partners. Ideal applicants will be UK-qualified lawyers with significant experience in data protection law and strong leadership skills. This role offers flexible working conditions in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage

Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year

Ongoing training and professional development

Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer

Flexible work patterns

Qualifications

• Experience within software or technology businesses is highly desirable.
• Proven experience leading a global team.
• Strong knowledge of privacy requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data privacy centre of excellence managing a global team.
• Provide business-focused legal counsel on privacy and data protection.
• Identify, assess, and reduce privacy risks across the organization.

Skills

Data privacy and protection strategies

Strategic insight

Leadership and team management

Legal and technical translation

Proactive compliance culture

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

Data Privacy Director

Job Description

Are you passionate about data privacy and protection strategies? Do you thrive in leading high‑performing teams towards compliance excellence? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a skilled Data Privacy Director to join The Sage Group plc and its subsidiaries. In this role, you will lead the data privacy centre of excellence for Sage, managing a global team, and be entrusted with leading the change on our data privacy initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.

A day in the life

As the Data Privacy Director, you’ll work closely with key business partners—spanning Data Ethics and Governance, Cyber Security, Product, Marketing, People, and IT—providing clear, strategic guidance at the intersection of law, technology, and business. Your expertise will help the organization navigate complex regulatory landscapes while staying aligned with Sage’s commercial ambitions.

• Deliver practical, business‑focused legal counsel on privacy and data protection, enabling Sage to meet its legal obligations without losing momentum on its commercial goals.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to identify, assess, and reduce privacy and data protection risks, strengthening a culture of proactive compliance.
• Apply your technical insight to track and interpret evolving legislation—especially in the field of artificial intelligence. Stay closely involved in Sage’s AI initiatives to ensure privacy and data protection risks are anticipated and effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities

What We Are Looking For:

We’re looking for a Data Privacy leader with international experience supporting large, complex organisations. You’ll bring strong strategic insight paired with exceptional delivery skills, thriving in a dynamic and fast‑moving environment. Calm, confident, and highly autonomous, you excel at translating intricate legal and technical concepts into clear, accessible guidance for stakeholders. Your ability to prioritise effectively and lead teams through challenges will be essential. Experience within software or technology businesses is highly desirable.

We are seeking a UK‑qualified lawyer with a specialism in data protection law, with proven experience of leading a global team, and solid working knowledge of privacy requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Why Join Us

At Sage, we champion innovation, collaboration, and excellence. As our Data Privacy Director, you’ll shape meaningful change and make a real impact, working alongside talented colleagues who share your commitment to privacy and data protection.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging, rewarding role where your expertise truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. Join us on our journey to setting the standard in data privacy and protection—and unlock your potential at Sage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
• Flexible work patterns and hybrid working

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Function

Legal

Country

United Kingdom

Office Location

London; Newcastle

Work Place type

Hybrid

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.