Data Privacy Lawyer – Interim

LAW Absolute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology business is seeking an experienced Interim Data Privacy Lawyer to provide legal support during increased regulatory activity. This position is a 3-month initial contract, ideal for a qualified lawyer with hands-on privacy experience and exposure to the EU Digital Services Act. The role involves advising on data protection matters, supporting compliance initiatives, and reviewing privacy policies. Candidates should have 1+ years of relevant experience and a background in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ post-qualification experience in data protection and privacy.
• Experience supporting compliance with the EU Digital Services Act.
• Background in a technology or data-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on data protection and privacy matters.
• Support compliance initiatives for the EU Digital Services Act.
• Advise on privacy risk assessments and regulatory changes.
• Review and update privacy policies and procedures.
• Partner with product and compliance teams on regulatory issues.

Skills

Data protection advice

Privacy risk assessments

EU Digital Services Act compliance

Autonomous working

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

A global technology business is seeking an Interim Data Privacy Lawyer to provide short-term support during a period of increased regulatory activity.

This is a 3-month initial contract (with potential to extend) and would suit a qualified lawyer with hands-on privacy experience and exposure to the EU Digital Services Act.

The Role:

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on data protection and privacy matters across the business
• Support compliance initiatives relating to the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and associated regulatory frameworks
• Advise on privacy risk assessments, regulatory change, and implementation planning
• Review and support updates to privacy policies, internal governance documentation, and procedures
• Partner with product, technology and compliance teams on regulatory issues impacting digital services
• Liaise with external advisors where required

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified lawyer with 1+ years’ post-qualification experience in data protection and privacy
• Practical experience advising on, or supporting compliance with, the EU Digital Services Act
• Background in a technology, digital, or data-driven environment
• Commercial, pragmatic approach with the ability to work autonomously
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, interim setting

As the first recruitment agency to specialise only in placing interim lawyers, LAW Absolute has a long history in supporting lawyers who want to work flexibly and in control of their career.

We are able to offer our contractors a range of challenging opportunities across private practice, corporates, financial services and within the not-for-profit sector. With over 20 years of placing contract lawyers in these markets, we have built excellent networks and many of the lawyers that we work with are contract lawyers that we have successfully placed on multiple assignments, allowing them to work with autonomy and build their career in the way they choose to. For our clients, we have worked closely with legal teams to help them plan and manage delivery of their services in a more efficient way in terms of resources, costs and timescales.

To find out more about how LAW Absolute can assist you, or your team, through flexible working, please contact us or visit www.lawabsolute.com

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