Privacy and AI Counsel

Wise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wise, a global technology company, is seeking a senior privacy lawyer based in London to provide legal guidance on privacy matters and AI initiatives. You will report to the UK & EMEA privacy lead and collaborate with engineering, risk, operations and product teams to embed privacy by design in new initiatives across jurisdictions.

You will draft and negotiate privacy-related contracts, conduct DPIAs, advise on cross-border data transfers, and help build governance frameworks for data and

Qualifications

• Experience advising on privacy and AI issues in UK/EU contexts
• Drafting and negotiating privacy-related contracts and data governance frameworks
• Experience with DPIAs and data protection impact assessments
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English
• Admitted to practice law in the UK or a European jurisdiction with ≥4 years PQE in privacy matters
• Strong relationship management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to drive projects from inception to completion

Responsibilities

• Provide privacy legal guidance for privacy by design in new initiatives and AI projects
• Advise on DPIAs for high-risk processing and strategic AI initiatives
• Contracting with Wise Platform and Banking Partners
• Advising on privacy requirements for expansion into new jurisdictions
• Advising on data sharing arrangements and cross-border data transfers
• Ensure compliance with cross-border data protection requirements
• Assist with audits and governance program development
• Support data governance and AI governance frameworks

Skills

Privacy & AI experience

Contract drafting

English fluency

Regulatory judgement

Project management

Education

Qualified UK/EU lawyer

Privacy qualifications (CIPM/CIPP)

Job description

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.

Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.

Job Description

More about our mission and what we offer.

As a valued member of our group privacy team, based in London, you will provide legal advice and guidance on privacy matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Reporting to the UK & EMEA privacy lead you will work with various business units and stakeholders to ensure privacy is embedded in new initiatives and projects, including several AI projects.

Our group privacy team is part of the legal tribe and works with other privacy and data protection stakeholders at Wise, including engineering teams, risk, operations and the business teams that develop and manage financial products and services.

Qualifications

What You’ll Work On

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities

• Product Counselling, including advising on DPIAs for high risk processing and strategic AI initiatives;
• Wise Platform and Banking Partner Contracting;
• Advising on privacy requirements for expansion into new jurisdictions;
• Advising on data sharing arrangements;
• Advising on a range of privacy and data matters relating to AI adoption at Wise;
• Compliance with cross-border data protection requirements
• Assisting with periodic global and/or entity audits;
• Support Implementation of data governance and AI governance frameworks;

Additional Information

Skills

To thrive in this role, you will be a self-starter and a great influencer and communicator. You will be comfortable working in grey areas and making judgement calls at speed. You will be obsessed with detail and happy handling competing priorities and differences of opinion. You will have strong project management skills and be able to break through walls to get things done, collaborating with cross-functional teams to find practical solutions. You will have:

• Significant exposure to privacy and AI issues in the UK and Europe with an emphasis on use of EU/UK data in sophisticated market scenarios
• Experience in privacy by design and data protection impact assessments, including for AI initiatives
• Experience in drafting and negotiating privacy related contracts and developing compliance and auditing frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English
• Admitted to practice law in the UK or a European jurisdiction with at least 4 years PQE experience of advising on privacy matters
• A problem solving attitude, with the ability to use regulation together with data to drive business decisions
• Strong relationship management skills with ability to deepen relationships and build partnerships across the business, including in operations, engineering, and risk
• Comfortable taking the initiative and working across multiple business lines and jurisdictions
• An understanding of digital and consumer focused businesses, including new and developing businesses is also advantageous
• Ability to drive and deliver projects from inception to completion, timely and with attention to detail

Desirable

• Relevant privacy qualification, such as CIPM, CIPP or equivalent.
• Financial services experience is a plus
• Experience of data anonymisation, PETS, and familiarity with ethical frameworks, data governance and accountability

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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