Privacy Counsel [Contract -1 year]

Legal.io; Guildford; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Privacy Counsel to join their dynamic team for a 12-month contract. This hybrid role allows you to work closely with a leading technology and gaming company, focusing on developing and implementing a comprehensive privacy program. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with privacy regulations while providing legal advice and support. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated legal professional with a passion for privacy and data governance to contribute to innovative projects in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive on challenges and enjoy working with diverse teams, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of privacy law experience with a focus on the European Economic Area.
• Strong understanding of consumer privacy and data governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive privacy program.
• Assist with Data Privacy Rights response processes and internal policies.

Skills

UK, EU or Common Law qualified lawyer

Consumer privacy experience

Data Processing Agreements

Excellent verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Collaborative nature

Ability to work independently

Background in computer science

Education

Law Degree

Background in computer science or related field

Job description

Legal.io Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Privacy Counsel [Contract -1 year]

This range is provided by Legal.io. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Legal.io is working with a leading technology & gaming company who is seeking a Privacy Counsel for a 12 month parental leave coverage. This contractor will work closely with UK and Stockholm based Privacy Counsels, as well as the broader Privacy Team.

This is hybrid position which requires 2 days / week at the Guildford, UK - or Stockholm, Sweden office.

Scope of Work

Title: Privacy Counsel

Experience: 4+ Years

Location: Hybrid (Guildford, UK or Stockholm, Sweden)

Duration: 12 months commitment

Start Date: February 2025

Hourly Rate: $90 - $110 / hour

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with Privacy Team to develop, implement, and update a globally comprehensive privacy program, focused on assessing risks, designing and updating controls, monitoring and evidencing compliance, and evolving the program over time;
• Assist with Data Privacy Rights response processes (e.g. requests for access or deletion);
• Assist with Data Mapping, DPIAs, and Data Protection Regulator enquiries;
• Support the on-going development of internal policies and guidance for privacy and data governance practices;
• Provide legal advice and day-to-day support to cross-functional groups responsible for auditor, regulator, and third-party relationships;
• Perform legal research and provide practical advice on emerging global privacy regulations, including providing expertise to the policy and government relations team;
• Monitor organizational processes, internal controls and perform analysis to measure program effectiveness and compliance; complete appropriate documentation; and
• Help advise game, studio, or central engineering teams to ensure privacy-by-design is embedded in our products and solutions. This includes support of game development and deployment, marketing/ad-tech, central back-end databases, marketplace/commerce tools, in-game social and communication tools, and cloud gaming.

Required skills and experience:

• UK, EU or Common Law qualified lawyer and 4+ years’ relevant privacy experience, with a preference for European Economic Area-focused experience;
• Experience with consumer privacy, data practices, and information governance, as well as digital product-to-market in the consumer technology or entertainment industries;
• Technology contracting experience, including Data Processing Agreements;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on diverse matters, successfully lead cross-functional projects, and comfortable finding creative and practical solutions;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, impeccable integrity, good judgment, strong analytical skills, and a keen sense of humor;
• Collaborative by nature and able to build strong partnerships;
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and ability to manage a diverse and complex workload;
• Background in computer science or other similarly related technical related field, a plus

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Legal

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet, Software Development, and Computer Games