Privacy Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading global employer is seeking a Privacy Counsel to provide expert legal guidance on privacy laws. The role is full-time and remote with occasional travel to offices in Northampton or London. Candidates must be qualified lawyers with 7+ years PQE, strong communication skills, and experience with vendor risk management. Join a mission-driven team that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Experience in vendor risk management preferred.

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 and audits.
• Collaborate across different departments.

Skills

Advising on global privacy compliance

Drafting privacy documentation

Stakeholder management

Negotiating privacy terms

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.