Privacy Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global legal firm is seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel to join their team. This role involves providing legal guidance on various global privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA, drafting privacy documentation, and advising on compliance strategies. Ideally, candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience and qualifications such as IAPP certifications. The position is full-time with remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PQE as a qualified lawyer.
• Experience with GDPR, CCPA, PECR compliance.
• Excellent communication skills.

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 analysis

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

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.