Privacy/Commercial Counsel - £150k (fully remote)

Robert Walters UK; London; Remote; GBP 145,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the services sector is seeking a Privacy & Commercial Counsel for a 6-month fully remote contractor role. The successful candidate will play a vital role in addressing data privacy issues and advising on commercial contracts, ensuring compliance while managing multiple legal requests. Candidates must be PQE 7+ with experience from a nationally-recognised firm. Immediate start is required, with a competitive salary range of £145,000 to £150,000 based in the UK.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ PQE, with extensive data privacy and commercial contracts experience.
• Experience in a nationally-recognised law firm is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as the key point of contact for data privacy queries.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on data privacy clauses.
• Advise on handling DSARs and commercial agreements.

Skills

Data Privacy

Contract Negotiation

Legal Advisory

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 7+ years)

Job description

Privacy/Commercial Counsel - £150k (fully remote)

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International services business are looking for a Privacy & Commercial Counsel to join them on a fixed-term contract basis for six months to cover a period of high workflow. The position can be on a fully remote basis (although there is the option to work in the Central London offices should you wish). You must be based, and have the right to work, in the UK. You must be available to start immediately.

Reporting into the General Counsel, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day activities of the Legal function including:

• Acting as the key point of contact with data privacy queries across the business
• Drafting, negotiating and advising on data privacy clauses for a wide range of commercial agreements
• Working closely with teams across the business including procurement, marketing and sales to advise on minimising privacy risk incidents
• Advising on the handling of DSARs
• Getting involved in matters away from data privacy, in particular advising on contracts relating to platforms, IP licences, T&Cs, SLAs and partnerships

You must be at least 7 years’ PQE and having spent at least four years post-qualification at a nationally-recognised law firm. You will possess extensive data privacy experience but also have a background in general commercial contracts. You will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with constantly evolving priorities.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: CONTRACTOR

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Commercial Law

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: City of London

Contract Type: CONTRACTOR

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Commercial Law

Industry: Legal

Salary: £145,000 - £150,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: City of London

CONTRACTOR

Job Reference: ZG11WI-5019FCDB

Date posted: 4 June 2025

Consultant: Jon Lucas

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