Assistant General Counsel - Technology, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence -(M&F) UK869786 (Bournemouth)

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Assistant General Counsel – Technology, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence -(M&F) UK869786, Bournemouth

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL – TECHNOLOGY, DATA PROTECTION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

LONDON (HYBRID WORKING – 1-2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE)

PERMANENT ROLE

Role Overview:

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is representing a world-leading professional services firm in their search for an Assistant General Counsel to join their in-house legal team. The candidate should be an experienced commercial lawyer with a focus on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI. The role involves providing practical, business-focused legal advice to the company's global operations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide legal support on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for a global professional services organization.
• Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI, and related issues; support daily commercial and regulatory legal matters.
• Help manage compliance with relevant laws and regulations across jurisdictions and network policies.
• Support technology and risk management teams with legal expertise.
• Develop and implement governance and operational policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Review and advise on new services, solutions, and legal/regulatory issues related to technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI.
• Manage external legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring cost-effective and efficient work.
• Balance practical advice with risk management and compliance obligations.
• Deliver presentations and write articles on legal topics.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

About You:

• UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent outside the UK) with significant experience at a major law firm or relevant in-house experience.
• Expert legal skills with the ability to lead complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Strategic risk management skills with quick issue identification and mitigation recommendations.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing agreements; advising on laws across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex files, collaborating with business teams.
• Ability to balance the needs of a growing global business with legal and compliance risks.
• Self-motivated, thrives in a fast-paced environment with global stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

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