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Senior Legal Counsel – Data Protection (4–8+ PQE) | Leading Global Sports Brand

The Stephen James Partnership

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Job summary

A dynamic global sports brand seeks a Senior Legal Counsel for data protection. This role involves advising on compliance, leading policy initiatives, and engaging with stakeholders to ensure data strategy aligns with business goals. Ideal for a lawyer with 4-8 years' experience in high-pressure environments, aiming to drive privacy innovation.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Excellent benefits

Dynamic collaborative environment

Qualifications

Minimum 4–8 years qualified experience ideal.
Experience in data protection and privacy law.
Strong understanding of UK and EU data protection regimes.

Responsibilities

Lead on data protection and privacy matters.
Draft and negotiate data protection agreements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for lawful data use.

Skills

Data Protection

Privacy Law

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Law Degree

Solicitor Qualification in England & Wales

Senior Legal Counsel – Data Protection (4–8+ PQE) | Leading Global Sports Brand

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Are you a lawyer seeking to take ownership of data protection strategy for a global brand?

Do you want to drive privacy innovation at the forefront of tech and sport?

Are you looking to make a move in-house or simply looking for a high impact legal role?

The Client

We are working exclusively with a globally recognised sports brand that is looking to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel to join their Legal Team. You will lead on all data protection and privacy matters across a dynamic, tech-forward business that operates on a global stage. This is a unique opportunity to take on a senior, visible role within a high-performing legal team, advising on critical data, compliance, and privacy matters.

The Role

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will act as the subject matter expert on all things data protection. Reporting into the Head of Legal, your responsibilities will include:

Advising on complex legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations related to data privacy across the organisation and its partners, while enabling business strategy.
Drafting and negotiating data protection documentation including processing agreements, DPIAs, and data sharing terms.
Leading internal policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing compliance and embedding privacy by design principles across business functions.
Overseeing responses to DSARs and managing relationships with external counsel as required.
Keeping stakeholders across the organisation informed and up to date on legal and regulatory developments in data protection.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure lawful and strategic use of consumer and operational data.

The Profile

This is a senior position suited to a lawyer who can confidently operate with autonomy, influence senior stakeholders, and lead on data protection in a fast-paced and visible environment.

Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales (4–8 PQE is ideal, but senior candidates outside this range with strong experience are encouraged to apply).
Significant experience in data protection and privacy law, gained either in-house or at a top-tier firm.
Strong knowledge of UK and EU data protection regimes; familiarity with international standards is a plus.
A commercial, solution-driven mindset and ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly to non-legal colleagues.
A sound understanding of emerging technologies, including AI, and the data risks they bring.
Previous experience working with or advising sports, entertainment, or media businesses will be advantageous, but not essential.

What’s on Offer

Generous bonus scheme and excellent benefits
A high-impact, senior position at the heart of a globally admired brand
Hybrid working model and a dynamic, collaborative environment

This is the perfect opportunity for a confident and commercially astute lawyer to step into an impactful and highly visible role, leading data protection strategy for a major brand with an enormous international footprint.

Ready to lead privacy strategy for one of the world’s most iconic sports brands? Apply below or reach out to luke.masih@thesjp.co.uk. We also offer a generous referral scheme, so feel free to share this with someone in your network who might be a good fit.

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