Privacy Counsel

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

Job summary

A global privacy office is seeking a Privacy Counsel to provide expert legal guidance on global privacy laws, support vendor risk management, and draft privacy documentation. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of PQE, excellent communication skills, and IAPP certifications preferred. This is a full-time position with remote work and occasional travel to offices in Northampton or London.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in privacy or data protection law.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Advise on global privacy compliance and legal risks.
• Draft and negotiate privacy terms in contracts.
• Lead DPIAs, LIAs, and vendor assessments.
• Support privacy training, audits, and incident response.
• Collaborate across legal, marketing, operations, and acquisitions.

Skills

Global privacy compliance

Legal risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

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.