Global Privacy & AI Counsel

Safeguard Global; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Legal Counsel, Privacy & Technology to advise on privacy laws and regulations. This role involves guiding product development and client teams on data protection issues and overseeing the company's privacy and AI strategies. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in data privacy and strong contract negotiation skills, with a commitment to compliance across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience focused on data privacy.
• Admitted to practice in a jurisdiction with a mature data privacy regime.
• Experience advising on international privacy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on global data privacy and protection.
• Draft and review data processing agreements and related contracts.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate privacy-by-design principles.

Skills

Data privacy and protection

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

AI governance

Education

Law degree

Job description

A global technology company is seeking a Legal Counsel, Privacy & Technology to advise on privacy laws and regulations. This role involves guiding product development and client teams on data protection issues and overseeing the company's privacy and AI strategies. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in data privacy and strong contract negotiation skills, with a commitment to compliance across jurisdictions.