At a Glance
- Tasks: Support product teams on privacy laws and ensure player data protection.
- Company: Join Aristocrat, a vibrant gaming company focused on innovation and creativity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for impactful work.
- Other info: No visa sponsorship available; we celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in player privacy and enhance gaming experiences worldwide.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 3+ years in privacy law and experience in digital products.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
At Aristocrat, we are dedicated to bringing happiness to life through the power of play. We have a vibrant and inclusive culture and are committed to innovation, creativity, and excellence in gaming. As a Senior Legal Counsel – Privacy specializing in Privacy, you will play a key role on our Privacy Legal team. You will support the development and operation of our world‑class gaming products and work at the intersection of product development, data protection, and player experience. You should be able to demonstrate good commercial judgement and provide high‑quality legal and compliance advice.
What You'll Do
- Provide embedded legal support to product and engineering teams on privacy‑by‑design and default principles across the game lifecycle
- Advise on the development and launch of new features involving player data, personalization, live ops, and online services
- Conduct and guide Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments
- Offer recommendations regarding conformity with GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy directives, and relevant European privacy policies
- Interpret and operationalize regulatory requirements into practical product mentorship
- Track and offer advice regarding upcoming EU/UK developments (e.g., Digital Services Act, AI‑related regulation, children’s data rules)
- Counsel on data use in free‑to‑play models, including analytics, advertising, monetization, and player engagement features
- Advise on children’s and teens’ privacy, age‑appropriate building, parental controls, and profiling restrictions
- Support the use of virtual economies, telemetry, and behavioral data while managing regulatory risk
- Assess and offer recommendations regarding third‑party integrations (analytics, ad networks, SDKs) and the accompanying data‑sharing arrangements
- Draft and negotiate data protection clauses, DPAs, and cross‑border transfer mechanisms (e.g., SCCs, UK IDTA)
- Work with teams cross‑functionally (including GIS, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Marketing) on user protections and platform obligations
What We're Looking For
- Qualified lawyer in the UK or EU jurisdiction with 3+ years PQE (or equivalent)
- Solid background in privacy and data protection law, including GDPR and UK GDPR
- Experience advising on consumer‑facing digital products or platforms, ideally in a product counseling role
- Demonstrated ability to embed legal advice into product development processes
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally with technical and non‑legal teams
- Experience in the gaming industry preferred
- Familiarity with ad tech, analytics, and data monetization models preferred
- Experience working with children’s data, age verification, or youth safeguarding frameworks (e.g., Age Appropriate Design Code considerations) preferred
- Certification or specialization in privacy (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) preferred
- In‑house experience in a fast‑paced technology or gaming environment preferred
- Experience advising on products containing AI preferred
Join Aristocrat and be part of an ambitious team dedicated to flawless execution and innovative product development. This is your chance to create a significant impact on player privacy and gaming experiences across the globe!
Travel Expectations
None
Additional Information
At this time, we are unable to sponsor work visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the job posting location for this position on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, cultural background, disability status or LGBTQ+ identity. EEO M/F/D/V
Senior Legal Counsel- Privacy in London employer: Aristocrat
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