Privacy Counsel

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

Job summary

A legal services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Privacy Counsel to provide expert legal guidance on global privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with OneTrust software. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model with occasional travel and requires IAPP certifications. Apply now to join a mission-driven team committed to protecting data and empowering solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE as a legal professional, preferably in privacy law.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts.
• Experience leading privacy impact assessments and audits.

Responsibilities

• Advise on global privacy compliance and legal risks.
• Draft and negotiate privacy terms in contracts.
• Support privacy training, audits, and incident response.

Skills

Legal guidance on privacy laws

Vendor risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

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.