General Counsel & DPO (Mat Cover)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a General Counsel & DPO to oversee legal and privacy matters. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with data protection laws. You will lead a junior lawyer and collaborate with various teams to navigate legal challenges in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on privacy and commercial contracts, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence legal best practices and support the company's growth. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the technology landscape.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-qualification experience in technology or data privacy.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and CCPA with expertise in legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on privacy and compliance matters to senior leadership.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance with data privacy laws and regulations.

Skills

Data Protection Laws (GDPR, CCPA)

Commercial Contract Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Leadership Skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor

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General Counsel & DPO (Mat Cover), London

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Client:

InfoSum

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Please note: This is a 1 year Fixed Term position to cover Maternity Leave.

As General Counsel & DPO, you will be responsible for overseeing all legal and privacy matters at InfoSum, ensuring that the company operates within the framework of applicable laws and regulations while supporting business objectives. You will provide strategic legal guidance with a focus on privacy to senior leadership, manage risk, and ensure InfoSum’s continued growth through sound legal and regulatory practices. This role requires specialist privacy knowledge, general legal expertise, business acumen and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, evolving technology landscape.

Core responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel to senior leadership and key stakeholders on a range of legal matters with a focus on privacy, commercial contracts and intellectual property.
• Supervising a junior lawyer on commercial contract negotiations, ensuring terms align with business goals and mitigate risk.
• Ensure InfoSum remains compliant with applicable data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry regulations.
• Work closely with the Product, Engineering, and Compliance teams to assess and address legal risks associated with new products, features, and partnerships.
• Establish and maintain InfoSum’s risk management framework, identifying potential legal risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement company-wide policies and training on legal and compliance matters, including contract management, privacy, and ethical business practices.
• Stay up to date on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to proactively guide the company in maintaining compliance and competitive positioning.
• Support employment law matters, including hiring policies, disputes, and internal investigations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key business agreements, including customer contracts, partnership agreements, and supplier arrangements.
• Additional responsibilities as required by the business.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 10+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally in the technology, SaaS, or data privacy space.
• Expertise in global data protection and commercial contract negotiation.
• Strong knowledge of data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA) and experience advising on privacy-related legal matters.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to balance legal considerations with commercial priorities and business strategy.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal colleagues clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with international legal frameworks and cross-border transactions.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive legal best practices across the company.

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