Interim Privacy Counsel

Venn Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel on an initial 4‑month contract in London (hybrid). The role supports a global privacy function across multiple jurisdictions, providing pragmatic, risk-based advice on data protection, privacy and emerging technologies.

The role involves advising on GDPR compliance, data governance, international data transfers and regulatory matters, while collaborating with legal, compliance, technology and business teams in a fast-paced multinational

Qualifications

• Strong background in privacy and data protection law.
• Experience in-house or at a leading law firm.
• Experience supporting multinational/global organisations.
• Solid understanding of GDPR.
• Commercial, pragmatic approach to legal risk management.
• Ability to engage with diverse business stakeholders.
• Exposure to EU AI Act and AI governance initiatives.
• Knowledge of US privacy frameworks (CPRA etc.).
• Experience in technology, digital or consumer-facing industries.

Responsibilities

• Advise on UK/European privacy requirements including GDPR compliance.
• Support privacy reviews, risk assessments and broader compliance initiatives.
• Provide practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders globally.
• Advise on privacy implications of new technologies and digital products.
• Support data governance, international data transfers and regulatory matters.
• Assist with evolving privacy and AI regulations implementation and interpretation.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, technology and business teams on day-to-day privacy issues.

Skills

Privacy law

GDPR knowledge

In-house experience

Multinational experience

AI governance exposure

Commercial pragmatism

Education

CIPP/E

CIPM

Job description

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

• 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
• 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.