Senior Legal Counsel

Baron Crawford Search; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global legal team at a leading company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in Data Privacy. This role involves advising on privacy matters, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing strategies across business functions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in GDPR and data protection laws, with proven experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in data privacy, ideally in-house.
• Experience in GDPR and global data protection laws.
• Ability to translate legal concepts into practical business advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex privacy matters across product development and marketing.
• Support privacy-related incident management.
• Develop policies and training to strengthen compliance frameworks.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk mitigation

Data protection

Education

Post-qualification experience in Data Privacy

Tools

Privacy management tools

Job description

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Director at BaronCrawford Search specialising in the recruitment of lawyers, compliance and data privacy professionals.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel – Data Privacy to join a global legal team. If you're passionate about data protection and thrive in fast-paced, tech-driven environments, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape privacy strategy across multiple business functions.

What You’ll Do:

• Advise on complex privacy matters across product development, marketing, and commercial operations.
• Guide teams on regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and privacy best practices.
• Support privacy-related incident management and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain policies, processes, and training to strengthen compliance frameworks.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience* in data privacy, ideally with in-house exposure.
• Some leadership/management/formal mentoring experience (although worth noting that this is still very much a hands on role)
• Deep expertise in GDPR and global data protection laws.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business advice.
• Interest in emerging technologies, including AI, ad tech, and digital innovation.
• Experience with privacy management tools is a plus.

This is a great chance to work at the forefront of privacy law, shaping policies and best practices for a global organization.

*although all candidates with demonstrable skill to fulfil the role will be considered

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media and Software Development

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