Privacy Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Privacy Counsel to provide expert guidance on global privacy laws. The role involves advising on compliance, drafting contracts, and leading assessments. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of legal experience and IAPP certifications. This full-time position offers a remote work setup with occasional travel to offices in Northampton or London.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE required.
• Experience in advising on global privacy legal matters.
• Excellent communication skills necessary.

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

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer (EU or US)

IAPP certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM) preferred

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.