Senior Data Privacy Counsel

The Guardian; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in Greater London is seeking a Senior Data Privacy Counsel to join their Data Privacy and Protection team. This role involves advising on data privacy legislation relevant to digital products and services, conducting risks assessments, and managing contracts. The successful candidate will ideally be a UK qualified lawyer with experience in the digital media sector. The position offers a hybrid work model, with three days in the office and two days remote.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

Volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in advising within digital industry or media sectors.
• Strong knowledge of UK and European data protection laws.
• Experience managing data privacy across digital products.

Responsibilities

• Apply data privacy legislation to digital products and services.
• Advise on data privacy risks and conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments.
• Report metrics and privacy risks to the DPO and stakeholders.
• Support contract management regarding data privacy.

Skills

Data privacy legislation

Advising on data privacy risks

Data Privacy Impact Assessments

Contract negotiation

Education

UK qualified lawyer with at least 3 years PQE

Job description

Description

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists cutting-edge commercial professionals and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development with a focus on training growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We are now looking for a Senior Data Privacy Counsel to join the Data Privacy and Protection team and provide advice on data protection data privacy and legal requirements across digital products at the Guardian.

You will work closely with the DPO the data privacy compliance manager the data privacy counsel data privacy analyst and other key stakeholders across the business.

About the Role

• Applying data privacy legislation to digital products and services
• Advise on data privacy risks and completing Data Privacy Impact Assessments in relation to proposed processing activities.
• Provide timely and concise metrics and reports to the DPO and other relevant stakeholders on your activities privacy risks and issues
• Support the Privacy Team Commercial Legal Team and business with contract negotiations and contract management in relation to data privacy

About You

• Experience of advising in a digital industry media or publishing sector role
• Experience leading on data privacy across digital products and adtech
• UK qualified lawyer of at least 3 years PQE from a data privacy / technology team
• Strong knowledge of UK and European data protection laws regulations and policies including :
• Data Protection Act
• UK General Data Protection Regulation
• Data Use and Access Act 2025
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations

We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely.

The full job description can be found here .

We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve where our people have equal access to career development opportunities their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.

We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 11th November 2025.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Karen Walter on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

Youll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to private healthcare life cover income protection and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity paternity adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF menopause baby loss and trans equality policy.

Culture and Wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and addition we also offer free yoga and Pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Learning and Development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.