Senior Counsel: AI & Data Privacy (UK, Hybrid)

AECOM Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Counsel for Artificial Intelligence and Data Privacy to lead global data protection and AI governance across jurisdictions. The role embeds with AI Engineering teams, aligning privacy, IP, and regulatory requirements while facilitating rapid, compliant product development.

The role supports cross-border data transfers, training data rights, and vendor agreements, operating in a hybrid London environment with senior stakeholder exposure and a focus on responsible AI by

Qualifications

• Law degree and admission in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR and US privacy laws.
• Expertise in software/IP licensing and technology transactions.
• Experience advising AI products, data rights and governance.
• Ability to manage cross-border projects and communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Technology or product background is valued.

Responsibilities

• Embed as product counsel with AI development teams across the product lifecycle.
• Build self-service playbooks, templates and standard positions for rapid legal guidance.
• Advise on launches into new markets with risk-based, practical guidance.
• Protect client IP and data rights in AI development, training data and model licenses.
• Coordinate between AI teams and global legal, including external counsel.
• Provide privacy and AI governance training across the organization.
• Track regulatory developments and brief stakeholders on necessary actions.

Skills

AI governance

Privacy law

IP licensing

Cross-border transfers

Regulatory updates

Drafting & negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Law degree

Tools

CIPP/E

CIPP/US

CIPM

IAPP AIGP

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Counsel for Artificial Intelligence and Data Privacy to lead global data protection and AI governance across jurisdictions. The role embeds with AI Engineering teams, aligning privacy, IP, and regulatory requirements while facilitating rapid, compliant product development.

The role supports cross-border data transfers, training data rights, and vendor agreements, operating in a hybrid London environment with senior stakeholder exposure and a focus on responsible AI by