Privacy Counsel

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

Job summary

A global organization in Coventry is searching for an experienced Privacy Counsel to provide legal guidance on global privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA. This full-time role involves advising on compliance, drafting privacy documentation, and leading assessments and training. Qualified lawyers with 7+ years PQE and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply. This position allows for remote work with occasional travel to London or Northampton.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in a relevant field.
• Experience drafting and negotiating privacy terms in contracts.
• Familiarity with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal advice on global privacy compliance

Negotiation skills

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.