VP, Cyber, Privacy & Resilience Counsel – EMEA

96 Morgan Stanley UK Ltd

Glasgow

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a Vice President-level Cyber, Privacy & Resilience Legal Counsel to advise on data protection, privacy and operational resilience across EMEA. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, incident response and strategic guidance for senior business units.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in financial services, deep knowledge of GDPR, NIS2, DORA and related laws, and the ability to coordinate cross-border regulatory matters with stakeholders across

Qualifications

Minimum 7+ years’ experience as a qualified lawyer, ideally with financial services exposure.
Deep knowledge of UK FCA/PRA OpRes rules, EU DORA, NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act and GDPR.
Ability to translate complex regulatory obligations into practical guidance for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Serve as principal legal advisor for cybersecurity, privacy, data, fraud and operational resilience to Morgan Stanley entities in EMEA.
Develop a comprehensive cybersecurity and privacy framework aligned with applicable laws.
Advise on data collection, storage and sharing, data transfer restrictions, and regulator engagement after incidents.
Lead response to cyber, information security and regulatory incidents, including notifications to regulators and clients.