Privacy Counsel Uxbridge

Michael Page Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Uxbridge seeks a Privacy Counsel to ensure compliance with data protection laws in the FMCG sector. The role involves providing legal expertise, developing privacy policies, and conducting impact assessments. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Law and strong knowledge of GDPR. The package includes a competitive salary of £75,000 - £80,000, an annual bonus, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Annual bonus of 10% based on performance

Employer pension contribution of 4%

Generous holiday entitlement starts at 25 days

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GDPR and related legislation.
• Experience in the FMCG industry or similar sectors.
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on data protection and privacy matters.
• Develop and implement privacy policies and procedures.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments.
• Manage responses to data subject requests.
• Deliver training on privacy and data protection best practices.

Skills

Knowledge of data protection laws

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency in legal document drafting

Education

Degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification

Job description

The Privacy Counsel will play a key role in ensuring compliance with data protection laws and regulations within the FMCG industry. This permanent role in Uxbridge will focus on providing legal expertise to safeguard the organisation's privacy practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on data protection and privacy matters, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Develop and implement privacy policies and procedures across the organisation.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage responses to data subject requests in accordance with applicable laws.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams on privacy and data protection best practices.
• Support contract negotiations by reviewing and advising on data protection clauses.
• Monitor updates to data protection regulations and ensure organisational adaptation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align privacy practices with business objectives.

Profile

A successful Privacy Counsel should have:

• A degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
• Strong knowledge of data protection laws, including GDPR and related legislation.
• Experience in providing legal counsel within the FMCG industry or similar sectors.
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents related to privacy and data protection.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to work independently and make informed decisions under pressure.
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating privacy risks.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of £75,000 - £80,000
• Annual bonus of 10% based on performance.
• Employer pension contribution of 4%.
• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with service.
• Opportunity to work in a medium-sized organisation within the FMCG sector.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment in Hayes.

If you are passionate about privacy and data protection and are looking for an exciting opportunity in the FMCG industry, we encourage you to apply.