Senior Data Privacy Counsel – AI & Global Compliance

Oculus Legal Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Oculus is seeking a Data Privacy-focused Legal Counsel to join its expanding legal function in the UK. The role centers on data protection matters across the UK, EU and international jurisdictions, with exposure to AI governance and commercial technology contracts.

You will work closely with Legal, Product, Security and Compliance teams to embed privacy into business processes and advise on evolving privacy regulation.

Qualifications

• When responding to privacy matters, demonstrate strong knowledge of UK/EU GDPR and privacy law.
• Experience in privacy governance frameworks (RoPA, data mapping, SCCs) and international transfers.
• Experience with DPAs and technology/commercial contracts is preferred.
• Interest in AI, cybersecurity or emerging technology regulation.
• Excellent stakeholder management with ability to explain complex issues to non-legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice on data protection across the global business.
• Develop and maintain privacy governance frameworks (RoPA, data mapping, SCCs, international transfers).
• Advise stakeholders on GDPR, UK GDPR and relevant international privacy regulations.
• Support AI governance and commercial technology contracts.
• Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams on privacy-related risk.

Skills

Data privacy

GDPR knowledge

Stakeholder management

Commercial judgement

Independent working

Education

Qualified solicitor/lawyer in UK/US/EU

Job description

Oculus is seeking a Data Privacy-focused Legal Counsel to join its expanding legal function in the UK. The role centers on data protection matters across the UK, EU and international jurisdictions, with exposure to AI governance and commercial technology contracts.

You will work closely with Legal, Product, Security and Compliance teams to embed privacy into business processes and advise on evolving privacy regulation.