Senior Privacy Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HealthTech firm is seeking a Senior Privacy Lawyer for a fully remote, 12-month FTC role based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. This position involves advising on privacy law, managing compliance risks, and contributing to the implementation of privacy programs within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess robust legal experience with a focus on privacy and data protection.

Qualifications

• Expert legal advice on privacy matters is required.
• Experience in handling data protection regulations is crucial.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on privacy regulations.
• Lead complex privacy reviews and negotiations.
• Draft data protection documentation.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Privacy Law Expertise

Negotiation Skills

Risk Assessment

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

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Senior Privacy Lawyer, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

This role is a unique, fully remote, 4-day-a-week, 12-month FTC (salary is pro-rata) for a leading HealthTech firm.

Reporting to the Legal Director, this role will work closely with the Group Data Protection Officer and other compliance teams and senior personnel on a range of privacy matters.

Main Accountabilities:

• Provide expert and strategic legal advice regarding privacy matters, including applicable regulatory updates, to management, the GDPO, and senior leaders.
• Draft, negotiate, and advise on data privacy clauses for a range of commercial agreements.
• Lead complex privacy reviews and negotiations, liaising with multiple business functions as appropriate.
• Draft and advise on complex data protection-related documentation, including privacy audit documentation, data flow diagrams, user journeys, and privacy impact assessments for technology use-cases involving large volumes of special category data.
• Identify and advise on privacy risks in group operations.
• Support the GDPO with the implementation and maintenance of the Group’s privacy programme, including:
• Advising on ROPA requirements
• Supporting DSAR handling
• Reviewing legal risks in processing activities (using the One Trust platform)
• Advising on MI reporting and analytics activities