Data Privacy Specialist

Graff Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Graff Search is seeking a Senior Privacy Counsel on a fixed-term contract to join a flagship Media and Entertainment organisation in the UK. This hands-on, complex privacy role involves advising on GDPR matters and developing privacy frameworks in partnership with the in-house Legal & Compliance team.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders to shape privacy policy, conduct risk assessments, and drive training and awareness across multiple territories, leveraging experience in technology

Qualifications

• Experience advising on complex Data Privacy matters
• Ability to develop and operate privacy frameworks and policies
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, investigations and training
• Strong understanding of GDPR matters
• Experience in a large corporate environment with senior stakeholders (helpful)
• Background in technology/AI industry sector preferred
• Ability to influence senior management on regulatory matters
• Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills

Skills

Data Privacy

GDPR

Stakeholder Management

Policy Development

Risk Assessments

Training & Awareness

Technology/AI Sector

Influencing Senior Management

Organisational Skills

Education

UK & Wales Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Job Title: Senior Privacy Counsel - Fixed Term Contract Appointment

This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned Data Privacy Lawyer to join one of the leading Media and Entertainment organisations in the UK.

The role reports directly to the Chief Compliance Counsel and involves working on a wide variety of complex Privacy matters affecting a major Technology & Entertainment Corporate.

This position would suit someone that's looking for a hands on, complex Privacy role, and enjoys variety. This is a very business facing role with considerable exposure to senior stakeholders.

This appointment will involve you working closely with their in-house Legal & Compliance team, whist also offering the change to make / shape the Privacy framework for a major Technology & Entertainment household name.

About You

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned Privacy Professional with demonstrable experience of working on some of the following:

• Experience of working within a large corporate environment with stakeholders would be helpful, but not essential.
• Experience of advising on complex Data Privacy matters
• Legally Qualified in the UK & Wales
• Proven ability to further develop and operate Privacy frameworks and policies and conduct risk assessments, investigation and training.
• Good understanding of a broad range of Data Privacy (GDPR) matters.
• Ideally a background in the technology and / or AI industry sector, but not essential.
• Ability to influence senior management and stakeholders on a range of Data Privacy regulatory matters affecting a large corporation in difference territories.
• Demonstrable experience of strong organisational, communication and project management skills.