Privacy Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organization in the UK is seeking a Privacy Counsel to provide expert legal guidance on privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA. You will advise on compliance, draft contracts, and collaborate across departments. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with over 7 years of experience. This is a full-time remote position with occasional travel to offices in Northampton or London, and a diverse, inclusive workplace culture is emphasized.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in privacy or data protection law.
• Strong understanding of global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PECR).
• Experience in drafting and negotiating privacy contracts.

Responsibilities

• Advise on global privacy compliance and legal risks.
• Draft and negotiate privacy terms in contracts.
• Lead DPIAs, LIAs, and vendor assessments.

Skills

Global privacy compliance

Legal risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Education

Qualified lawyer (EU or US)

IAPP certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM)

Tools

OneTrust

Job description

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? Remote (with occasional travel to HO in Northampton or London offices)

? Full-time | 37.5 hours/week | Mon–Fri / Salary £doe

? Legal | Data Privacy | Global Scope

Join our Global Privacy Office and help shape a culture of data confidence across our organisation. As Privacy Counsel, you’ll provide expert legal guidance on global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PECR), support vendor risk management, draft privacy documentation, and advise on data protection strategies across the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Advise on global privacy compliance and legal risks
• Draft and negotiate privacy terms in contracts
• Lead DPIAs, LIAs, and vendor assessments via OneTrust (software)
• Support privacy training, audits, and incident response
• Collaborate across legal, marketing, operations, and acquisitions

What You’ll Bring:

• Qualified lawyer (EU or US), 7+ years PQE
• IAPP certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM) preferred
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where everyone belongs. Enhanced DBS required.

Apply now to be part of a mission-driven team protecting data and empowering care, education, and family solutions.