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

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

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Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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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 are presently representing a world leading professional services firm in their search for an Assistant General Counsel to join their In-House Legal Team. Our client is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer focused on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI. The successful candidate will deliver practical and business-focused legal advice to our business and corporate services partners on a worldwide basis.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide legal support on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for a global professional services organisation.
• Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI, and related matters, and provide general support on other day-to-day commercial and regulatory legal matters which arise.
• Help manage the organisation's compliance with all relevant laws and regulations in applicable jurisdictions and applicable network policies.
• Support our Technology and Risk Management teams by providing legal support for their activities.
• Help develop and implement governance and operational policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Review and advise on new services and solutions including the company governance process and specialized legal and regulatory issues focused on technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI.
• Manage external legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions and ensure work is done on a cost-effective and efficient basis.
• Balance the need to deliver practical and business-focused advice while managing company risk appetite and compliance obligations.
• Make presentations and write articles on important legal topics.
• Mentor and support junior members of the team.

About You:

• Experienced UK qualified lawyer (or equivalent if qualified outside of the UK) with significant time spent at a major law firm (other relevant in-house experience is desirable as an add-on).
• Expert level legal skills with a demonstrated ability to lead complex legal and regulatory matters.
• An advanced risk management and strategic mindset with the ability to quickly spot issues and recommend mitigation options that enable the business to meet our objectives without taking on unacceptable risks.
• Expertise negotiating, drafting, and reviewing transaction and commercial agreements and advising on laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Able to work independently and manage complex files while also collaborating with business teams.
• Balances the needs and demands of a fast-growing global business with legal and compliance risk management.
• Self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment working with many different global stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

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