Privacy Counsel

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

Job summary

A global company in the UK is seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel to advise on compliance with global privacy laws. The role entails drafting contracts, leading assessments, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with over 7 years of experience and strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers a full-time schedule and is primarily remote with occasional travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in privacy or data protection law.
• IAPP certifications (CIPP/E, CIPM) are preferred.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal compliance advice

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Privacy training support

Education

Qualified lawyer (EU or US)

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.