Privacy Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global privacy consultancy is seeking a Privacy Counsel to provide expert legal guidance on GDPR and other global privacy laws. You will collaborate with legal, marketing, and operations teams while leading compliance and risk management efforts. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience as a qualified lawyer and excellent communication skills. This full-time position is remote with occasional travel to headquarters.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE as a qualified lawyer.
• Strong expertise in global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PECR).
• Experience in drafting privacy terms in 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

Stakeholder management

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.