Senior Privacy Counsel — Global Data Protection Lead

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Flexible working culture

Job summary

A leading gaming company is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel – Privacy to advise on data protection laws and oversee compliance across its global operations. The successful candidate will have 5–8 years PQE in privacy law, strong knowledge of GDPR, and experience in collaborative environments. The role offers exposure to complex legal challenges in a flexible culture with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 5–8 years’ PQE in data protection and privacy law.
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR, UK GDPR, and children’s privacy frameworks.
• Experience advising across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal compliance across global data protection frameworks.
• Provide strategic advice on in-game advertising and ad tech.
• Manage data subject rights requests and regulatory enquiries.

Skills

GDPR proficiency

Data protection law expertise

Compliance risk assessment

Clear communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified lawyer (5–8 years PQE)

Job description

A leading gaming company is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel – Privacy to advise on data protection laws and oversee compliance across its global operations. The successful candidate will have 5–8 years PQE in privacy law, strong knowledge of GDPR, and experience in collaborative environments. The role offers exposure to complex legal challenges in a flexible culture with opportunities for career progression.