Privacy Counsel (Sovereignty & HR), Dublin, Paris or London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Privacy Counsel to join their dynamic European Privacy Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal issues related to data protection and privacy compliance. As part of a supportive team, you'll advise on international data transfers, third-party data sharing, and the application of privacy-enhancing technologies. Ideal candidates will be European or UK qualified lawyers with strong communication skills and a passion for technology. This position promises growth and impact in a rapidly evolving field, making it perfect for those eager to make a difference in privacy law.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' privacy experience at a law firm or in-house.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Advise on international data transfers and third-party data sharing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to build compliance tooling.

Skills

Data Protection Law

GDPR Compliance

Privacy Enhancing Technologies

Legal Documentation Drafting

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Law Degree

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

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Privacy Counsel (Sovereignty & HR), Dublin, Paris or London, London

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Client:

TikTok

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

The European Privacy Team, based in Dublin, London and Paris we are part of the wider TikTok Global Privacy and Regulatory Affairs team and we advise and support all aspects of TikTok and Bytedance Business in terms of data protection matters, GDPR and ePrivacy compliance.The RoleWe are looking for a curious and technically strong lawyer to join our European Privacy legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and impactful team and advise on cutting edge legal issues and technologies. Responsibilities- Advise on international data transfers.- Advise on third party data sharing, including law enforcement access requests.- Partner with business stakeholders to build new compliance tooling.- Advise on the application of privacy enhancing technologies.- Advise on a broad spectrum of HR privacy matters (from AI to Diversity & Inclusion).

Minimum Qualifications- European or UK qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' privacy experience at a law firm or in-house (in-house experience preferred). We will consider strong individuals with less or more experience.- Experience advising on data transfers is essential. - Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. The ability to draft clear documentation that is free of legal-ease and is useful for our business is a must.- Highly organised, self motivated and capable of driving forward challenging projects.- Demonstrated experience delivering high quality advice within tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.- A good sense of curiosity about how technology, process, and operations work.- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate effectively with legal colleagues and other cross functional stakeholders. - An ability to inspire and encourage colleagues. Preferred Qualifications- Experience working in a similar platform environment. - Experience on advising on HR matters specifically is not a requirement, provided you have a broad spectrum of other privacy experience.- Experience advising on PETs is not required but a commitment to quickly upskilling in this area is expected.