Senior Privacy Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; York; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HealthTech firm seeks a skilled Privacy Legal Advisor for a fully remote, 12-month FTC role. You will provide expert legal guidance on privacy matters, manage complex negotiations, and support the Group Data Protection Officer in implementing privacy protocols. This unique opportunity is perfect for qualified lawyers with experience in data protection regulations and risk management.

Qualifications

• Expert legal advice on data privacy legislation.
• Experience with drafting and negotiating legal documents related to privacy.
• In-depth knowledge of data protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on privacy matters.
• Draft and negotiate data privacy clauses in agreements.
• Conduct privacy risk assessments and audits.

Skills

Legal expertise in privacy matters

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Education

Qualified lawyer

Tools

One Trust platform

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This role is a unique, fully remote, 4-day-a-week, 12-month FTC position (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 various 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 reports, 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 across group operations.
• Support the GDPO in implementing and maintaining the Group’s privacy program, 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