Remote Privacy Counsel

Jobgether; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is looking for a Remote Privacy Counsel to support global data protection and AI governance efforts. You will engage in privacy assessments and collaborate across diverse teams while ensuring compliance with evolving privacy regulations. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with over 5 years of experience in GDPR and has a strong understanding of EU and UK privacy laws. This position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance, equity options, and unlimited PTO.

Benefits

Health (medical, vision, dental) insurance

Equity stock options

Retirement plans

Paid public holidays and unlimited PTO

Paid maternity and parental leave

Flexible Work Stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in GDPR.
• Strong understanding of global privacy laws.
• Experience drafting and negotiating data processing agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support global data protection and AI governance.
• Conduct global privacy assessments and reviews.
• Monitor and adapt to evolving privacy regulations.

Skills

GDPR experience

Knowledge of EU/UK privacy laws

Drafting agreements

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with OneTrust

AI technologies understanding

Education

Qualified lawyer (UK or EU)

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Remote Privacy Counsel. In this role, you will support the growing complexity of global data protection and AI governance across the business. Your contributions will be vital in accelerating product development, sales motions, and cross‑border data operations. You will collaborate closely with diverse teams, ensuring clear guidance and effective privacy assessments. This individual contributor role is ideal for someone who thrives in cross‑functional environments and enjoys applying legal expertise to innovative technologies.

Accountabilities

• Apply an AI‑First approach using AI tools to enhance research quality and efficiency.
• Adapt to evolving global privacy and AI regulations, providing updated guidance.
• Utilize First Principles Problem Solving to clarify assumptions and deliver structured recommendations.
• Engage in Data‑Driven Decision Making for privacy assessments and evaluations.
• Conduct global privacy assessments including DPIAs and other structured reviews.
• Review product features and data practices under privacy‑by‑design principles.
• Draft and negotiate data processing agreements and privacy terms.
• Maintain privacy contractual documentation and internal templates.
• Create and deliver internal training on privacy and AI governance.
• Support internal and external privacy audits and ensure alignment on assessment findings.
• Monitor privacy laws and share insights with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer (UK or EU) with 5+ years of GDPR experience.
• Strong knowledge of EU/UK GDPR and global privacy laws.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating data processing agreements.
• Ability to manage data breaches and privacy audits.
• Excellent communication skills for simplifying legal concepts.
• Understanding of AI technologies and their ethical implications.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience with privacy management systems like OneTrust.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.
• Self‑starter comfortable working in a fast‑paced global environment.

Benefits

• Health (medical, vision, dental), life, and disability insurance.
• Equity stock options.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid public holidays and unlimited PTO.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Leaves of absence (including caregiver leave).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Stipend.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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