Privacy Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is seeking a Privacy Counsel to provide guidance on GDPR, CCPA, and PECR compliance. You will advise on legal risks, draft privacy contracts, and collaborate across teams. The ideal candidate has 7+ years PQE as a lawyer and IAPP certifications. This is a full-time remote position with occasional travel to headquarters in Northampton or London.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE as a lawyer, ideally focused on privacy laws.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of global privacy compliance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal compliance

Stakeholder management

Drafting contracts

Risk management

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.