Privacy Counsel

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

Job summary

A global privacy organisation seeks a Privacy Counsel to provide legal guidance on GDPR, CCPA, and PECR. Responsibilities include advising on compliance, drafting contracts, and leading assessments. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with 7+ years of experience and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers remote work with occasional travel to offices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in privacy law.
• Experienced in drafting and negotiating privacy terms.
• Proven track record in leading privacy impact assessments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Privacy compliance

Legal documentation drafting

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.