Data Privacy Specialist

Graff Search; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Graff Search is recruiting a Senior Privacy Counsel on behalf of a leading UK media and entertainment organisation. The role involves advising on complex data privacy matters, shaping privacy frameworks, and working closely with the in-house Legal & Compliance teams and senior stakeholders across territories.

The successful candidate will be a UK & Wales-qualified lawyer with strong project management and communication skills, and experience in a large corporate environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on complex Data Privacy matters (GDPR, etc.).
• Proven ability to develop and operate Privacy frameworks and policies.
• Ability to influence senior management on regulatory matters across territories.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of data privacy matters for a large corporate.
• Shape and implement privacy framework within a major technology & entertainment company.
• Collaborate closely with in-house Legal & Compliance teams and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Privacy matters

UK & Wales qualified

Stakeholder influence

Organisational skills

Project management

Education

UK & Wales legal qualification

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.