Privacy Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading legal services company in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel to provide expert guidance on global privacy laws. Responsibilities include advising on compliance, drafting privacy terms, and supporting vendor risk management. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with over 7 years of PQE and IAPP certifications, committed to fostering a culture of data confidence. This full-time position is remote with some travel to offices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of PQE required.
• Expertise in global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, PECR).
• Experience leading DPIAs and vendor assessments.

Responsibilities

• Advise on global privacy compliance and legal risks.
• Draft and negotiate privacy terms in contracts.
• Support privacy training, audits, and incident response.

Skills

Legal compliance

Stakeholder management

Data protection strategies

Vendor risk 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.