Interim Privacy Counsel

Consult; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Consult is seeking an Interim Privacy Counsel in London on a 4-month contract with a hybrid working pattern. The role focuses on advising on UK/European privacy, GDPR compliance and AI-regulatory matters within a multinational business.

The successful candidate will provide pragmatic, risk-based guidance to cross-functional teams and help navigate evolving privacy laws in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in privacy and data protection law.
• Experience in in-house or top law firm setting with multinational exposure.
• Comfort advising on privacy and AI/regulatory topics.

Responsibilities

• Provide UK and EU privacy guidance including GDPR compliance.
• Support privacy reviews, risk assessments and broader compliance initiatives.
• Offer pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders across a global organisation.
• Advise on privacy implications of new technologies and digital products.
• Support data governance and international data transfer compliance.

Skills

Privacy & data protection

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder engagement

Education

UK Solicitor Qualification

Job description

Interim Privacy Counsel

Initial 4-Month Contract (potential for extension) | London (Hybrid) | ASAP Start

We're working with a global technology and digital entertainment business seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel to support its established privacy function on an initial 4-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded privacy lawyer to join a multinational organisation operating across multiple jurisdictions, partnering with legal, compliance and business stakeholders on a broad range of data protection, privacy and emerging technology matters.

The role offers exposure to a complex international environment and would suit someone comfortable providing pragmatic, risk-based advice in a fast-paced business.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on UK and European privacy and data protection requirements, including GDPR compliance
• Supporting privacy reviews, risk assessments and broader compliance initiatives
• Providing practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders across a global organisation
• Advising on privacy implications relating to new technologies and digital products
• Supporting data governance, international data transfer and regulatory compliance matters
• Assisting with the implementation and interpretation of evolving privacy and AI regulations
• Working closely with legal, compliance, technology and business teams on day-to-day privacy issues

Experience Required

• UK qualified solicitor
• Strong background in privacy and data protection law
• Experience gained within an in-house legal team and/or leading law firm
• Previous experience supporting a multinational or global organisation
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR
• Commercial, pragmatic approach to legal risk management
• Ability to engage confidently with a broad range of business stakeholders

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to the EU AI Act and wider AI governance initiatives
• Knowledge of US privacy frameworks, including CPRA and other state privacy laws
• CIPP/E and/or CIPM qualifications
• Experience supporting technology, digital, consumer-facing or highly regulated businesses

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on role offering the chance to work within a sophisticated international privacy team, supporting significant global privacy initiatives and advising on a broad range of regulatory and commercial issues.