Deputy Chief Privacy Officer - Elite Global Law Firm

Pembury Legal; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a highly accomplished Deputy Chief Privacy Officer to influence their global privacy strategy. This pivotal position requires at least eight years of PQE and expertise in privacy laws, cybersecurity, and incident management. The role involves supporting the Chief Privacy Officer, managing data incidents, and driving compliance across numerous jurisdictions. Offering a competitive six-figure salary and hybrid working, this is an outstanding opportunity for a privacy professional looking to shape the future of data protection in an international landscape.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Hybrid working

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• At least eight years’ PQE in a leading law firm or corporate environment.
• Recognized expertise in global privacy laws and regulations.
• Experience managing complex data incidents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Privacy Officer in delivering the global data privacy framework.
• Lead global data incident response and compliance.
• Provide expert legal advice on privacy and data governance.
• Manage and mentor privacy professionals.

Skills

Global privacy laws expertise

Incident management

Stakeholder influence

AI and cybersecurity experience

Team leadership

Education

Qualified lawyer with at least eight years PQE

Job description

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a highly accomplished data privacy lawyer to join a leading global law firm as Deputy Chief Privacy Officer. This pivotal position offers the chance to influence global privacy strategy at the highest level, working in a firm renowned for its excellence, innovation, and commitment to protecting data across every aspect of its operations.

Why Apply?

• Global impact : Play a key leadership role in one of the world’s most respected international law firms.
• Collaborative leadership : Partner with senior leaders to drive best practice across 30+ jurisdictions.
• Exceptional rewards : Enjoy a highly competitive six-figure salary, hybrid working, and a culture that values collaboration, integrity, and growth.

Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer, the Deputy Chief Privacy Officer will help deliver and evolve the firm’s global data privacy and governance strategy, ensuring compliance with international data protection laws while supporting innovation in legal technology and AI. The role combines strategic oversight with hands‑on leadership in managing incidents, advising on data risks, and embedding a culture of accountability, trust, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and act as deputy to the Chief Privacy Officer in delivering the global data privacy and governance framework.
• Lead global data incident response, ensuring compliance with reporting obligations and effective remediation.
• Partner with the Chief Information Security Officer on cybersecurity and data resilience strategies.
• Provide expert legal and regulatory advice on privacy, data governance, and cross-border data transfers.
• Oversee global privacy reporting, record-keeping, and engagement with regulators and clients.
• Drive strategic data governance projects and privacy awareness initiatives across the firm.
• Collaborate with risk, technology, and compliance teams to align privacy objectives with business strategy.
• Manage and mentor privacy professionals, fostering growth and excellence within the team.

This position would suit a qualified lawyer with at least eight years’ PQE, gained in a leading law firm, corporate, or professional services environment. You’ll have recognised expertise in global privacy laws and regulations, proven experience managing complex data incidents, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Experience leading or managing a team is essential, as is a proactive, collaborative, and solutions‑focused approach. The firm will also consider highly experienced fee-earners with strong data privacy, governance, AI and cybersecurity experience who are looking to transition into an in‑house leadership role.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly capable privacy professional to help shape the global data protection landscape of a major international law firm. Combining strategic influence with operational leadership, the Deputy Chief Privacy Officer will play a crucial role in safeguarding data, ensuring compliance, and driving a culture of accountability and innovation across the business. For those seeking a career-defining move in privacy leadership, this is the perfect next step.