This Data Privacy Lawyer - Banking (EMEA) is based in London (City) and reports to Head of Corporate Affairs - Legal.This Data Privacy Lawyer - Banking (EMEA)A prestigious financial institution in the heart of London is seeking a Data Privacy Lawyer to join their Legal Department, supporting operations across the EMEA region. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor with deep expertise in data privacy and commercial contracts to play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation's approach to privacy, procurement, and technology agreements. You will be part of a highly respected team, working closely with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions, and contributing to the ongoing success of a global banking group. The role offers exposure to complex cross-border legal frameworks, cutting-edge technology implementations, and strategic procurement initiatives. Flexible working opportunities are available, alongside generous training and development support, ensuring you can grow your skills and advance your career within a supportive environment.Work at the centre of EMEA operations for a leading financial services group, advising on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and other privacy laws while collaborating with specialists across the region.Take ownership of high-profile commercial contracts and procurement matters, including drafting and negotiating agreements for software, cloud services, technology licensing, consultancy, outsourcing, market data, and facilities management.Enjoy flexible working arrangements and access to extensive training opportunities that foster professional growth within a collaborative legal team renowned for its commitment to excellence.What you'll do:As a Data Privacy Lawyer - Banking EMEA based in London (City), you will immerse yourself in a wide-ranging portfolio that spans advising on complex privacy regulations across multiple jurisdictions. Your daily responsibilities will include providing expert legal advice on personal data handling practices-collection, use, sharing, retention-and managing cross-border transfers under evolving regulatory frameworks. You will oversee policy reviews for privacy notices and disclosures while drafting robust agreements covering everything from software licensing to facilities management. Supporting procurement strategies from a legal perspective will be central to your role; you'll lead negotiations with critical partners while promoting contract standardisation through innovative LegalTech solutions. You'll also supervise responses to DSARs (including complex reviews), advise on incident response protocols for personal data breaches, monitor regulatory developments across EMEA/MENA regions, assist with intra-group SLAs/DORA matters, deliver internal training sessions on key topics, maintain meticulous records for all legal matters handled by your department, elevate significant issues as needed according to established procedures-and contribute actively to governance initiatives. Success in this role means being dependable in managing multiple priorities efficiently while fostering collaboration within your team; your ability to connect with colleagues across jurisdictions will help drive departmental performance forward.Advise on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy laws across the UK and EMEA region by working collaboratively with data protection specialists and DPOs.Provide day-to-day legal guidance regarding the collection, use, sharing, retention, and international
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