Global Lead: Data Privacy & Commercial Counsel

Taylor Root; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is assisting a global bank in London to hire a commercially minded lawyer who will lead data privacy matters and manage commercial contracts. The role offers visibility across a large international organisation and involvement in cross-border regulatory changes, technology initiatives and strategic procurement matters.

The successful candidate will oversee a small team, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and contribute to the evolution of a high-performing legal function within a

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with strong data privacy experience.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Previous team leadership or mentoring experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a small team supporting commercial and technology-related legal matters.
• Lead and shape data privacy and information governance.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives and regulatory developments.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution and growth of a high-visibility legal function.

Skills

Data privacy

Information governance

Cross-border

Stakeholder mgmt

Team leadership

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Taylor Root is assisting a global bank in London to hire a commercially minded lawyer who will lead data privacy matters and manage commercial contracts. The role offers visibility across a large international organisation and involvement in cross-border regulatory changes, technology initiatives and strategic procurement matters.

The successful candidate will oversee a small team, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and contribute to the evolution of a high-performing legal function within a