Interim Privacy Counsel | 5–10 PQE (Part-Time / Remote)

The Stephen James Partnership; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global digital organisation is seeking an Interim Privacy Counsel to provide legal advice on privacy and data protection from January 2026 to June 2026. The role offers flexibility and the chance to work on strategic projects involving complex privacy issues in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with a strong understanding of GDPR and experience in data-intensive sectors.

Benefits

Flexible working model

High-impact role

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in privacy, data protection, or technology law.
• Strong understanding of GDPR and e-privacy.
• Experience in consumer technology or data-intensive environments.

Responsibilities

• Advising on global privacy issues and compliance across multiple frameworks.
• Supporting teams on privacy-by-design matters.
• Helping manage regulatory queries and audits.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

GDPR compliance understanding

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Are you a privacy and data protection specialist looking for a high-impact interim role?

Do you thrive in international, data-rich environments where your advice directly shapes product, policy, and risk?

Interested in partnering with a global consumer technology company on cutting-edge privacy matters?

This is an incredibly rare opportunity for a privacy lawyer that is considering part-time but is still looking to retain good quality work?

The Company

A leading global consumer technology organisation operating at the intersection of data, science, and digital innovation. With millions of customers worldwide, the company handles complex personal data sets and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy, data ethics, and regulatory compliance.

As the business continues to expand, it is seeking an Interim Privacy Counsel to support its Privacy, Legal, and Compliance teams during a defined project period in 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-visibility work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

The Interim Privacy Counsel will play a key role in advising across global privacy issues, supporting the organisation during a critical period of regulatory activity and internal initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing expert legal advice on privacy, data protection, and data governance across EU, UK, and international frameworks.
• Advising on compliance with GDPR, e-privacy rules, data transfer mechanisms, DPIAs, and records of processing.
• Supporting product, engineering, marketing, and security teams on privacy-by-design matters.
• Reviewing and negotiating data protection terms, including DPAs, data sharing arrangements, and vendor agreements.
• Helping manage regulatory queries, assessments, or audits.
• Working cross-functionally to drive privacy compliance projects and operational improvements.
• Supporting internal stakeholders with pragmatic, business-aligned legal guidance.

About You

• Qualified lawyer with 5–10 years’ experience in privacy, data protection, or technology law.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, UK GDPR, e-privacy, and broader international privacy regimes.
• Experience advising on privacy in consumer technology, digital services, SaaS, or data-intensive environments.
• Ability to balance regulatory compliance with commercial and product-development priorities.
• Confident working in fast-moving, cross‑functional teams.
• Strong communicator with a pragmatic, solutions‑oriented approach.

What’s on Offer

• Contract: Interim role from January 2026 to June 2026.
• Flexible working model.
• Opportunity to work with a leading global digital organisation handling complex and fascinating privacy issues.
• High-impact role with exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture that values integrity, innovation, and expertise.

For more information message Luke Masih ([e-mail])