Senior In-House Lawyer/Manager - Data Privacy (12 month contract)

A&O Shearman; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking a Senior In-House Lawyer/Manager specializing in Data Privacy for a 12-month contract. This role requires over 5 years of PQE, focusing on data governance, cybersecurity, and incident response. The candidate will collaborate with global teams, providing advice on privacy compliance and managing a vital data governance programme. This position is ideal for motivated individuals looking to tackle new challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of PQE or significant experience in in-house legal teams.
• Strong interest in data governance and incident response.
• Experience working in an international corporate context.

Responsibilities

• Advise on compliance with privacy laws globally.
• Support the firm's privacy programme implementation.
• Provide advice on data incident responses.

Skills

Data privacy advisory

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Senior In-House Lawyer/Manager - Data Privacy to join our team in London on a 12 month contract basis. This position is ideal for lawyers with 5+ years of PQE or non‑lawyers with a proven track record in risk management or in‑house legal teams. If you have a keen interest in data governance, cybersecurity and incident response, this role is perfect for you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a truly global team and play a vital role in supporting A&A Shearman’s privacy and data governance programme. The mission of the Data Privacy Team is to foster a strong culture of data protection compliance and good data governance throughout the firm, while providing pragmatic and business‑focused advice. The team advises global business on:

• Data protection compliance globally
• Data and AI governance
• Cyber security and data incident response

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to advise on compliance with privacy laws and data governance requirements globally, responding to queries from colleagues worldwide
• Work with a diverse range of stakeholders globally to deliver the firm’s privacy programme in a pragmatic and business‑focused way
• Provide support and advice on data incident response
• Contribute to and advise on the development of the firm’s market‑leading AI governance programme
• Partner with stakeholders on technology and data innovations to ensure good data handling practices and privacy by design
• Develop and deliver training and communication plans
• Create and maintain records, policies, guidance, and pro‑forma documentation related to data protection compliance, incident response and data governance best practices
• Help manage and support junior members of the team in their professional development
• Support all aspects of the Chief Privacy Officer’s work

Key Requirements

• Extensive experience in providing directive and pragmatic advice in a commercial context
• Experience of, or a strong interest in, advising a wide range of business stakeholders on data privacy, information security and data handling issues
• Experience of working in an international corporate or professional services environment
• Strong working knowledge of a range of IT systems and office applications and a willingness to adapt to evolving digital tools and processes
• Self‑motivation and the ability to tackle new and varied challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work well in a team and with a wide range of business stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience of managing global business change projects
• A relevant data privacy qualification such as CIPP/A, CIPP/E or CIPM
• Experience of working in a risk function or equivalent

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or any other protected characteristic.