Privacy Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading global privacy office in the UK seeks a Privacy Counsel to provide expert legal guidance on GDPR, CCPA, and PECR. In this role, you will advise on compliance, draft contracts, and lead privacy assessments. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with over 7 years of PQE. Join a mission-driven team focused on data protection and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE in law, preferably in data privacy.
• Capability to guide on GDPR, CCPA, and PECR.
• Experience in drafting privacy documentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Expert legal guidance on global privacy laws

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

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.