At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice on data protection, privacy, and governance in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a global leader in customer benefits and loyalty with top brands.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £110,000, exciting benefits, and hybrid working.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive in-house legal environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative team shaping the future of data strategy and AI.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 5-7 years' experience in data protection and privacy.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.
A global loyalty and customer benefits business is seeking a Data Governance, Privacy & Enablement Counsel to join its London legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with good potential for extension. Operating internationally across travel, financial services and retail, the business works with some of the world's best-known brands. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative in-house team at an important stage in the development of its data strategy, supporting the responsible use of customer data, AI and other emerging technologies.
Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you will provide practical legal advice across data protection, privacy and data governance, working closely with colleagues across Risk, Technology, Information Security, Compliance and Commercial teams. Your responsibilities will include:
- Advising on UK and international data protection, privacy and data governance matters
- Drafting and negotiating complex agreements involving data processing, sharing and international transfers
- Supporting data transformation, customer data and AI initiatives, embedding privacy by design
- Providing day-to-day advice on areas including marketing, profiling, consent, data subject rights and retention
- Advising on data breaches, regulatory notifications and engagement with the ICO
You will be a qualified lawyer, likely with around 5-7 years' PQE as a guideline, and significant experience advising on data protection and privacy matters within a commercial environment. You will demonstrate:
- Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and PECR
- Strong commercial contracting experience involving personal data and complex data arrangements
- Experience supporting data, digital transformation or data governance initiatives
- Confidence advising on operational privacy issues and personal data breach response
- A pragmatic, collaborative approach with the ability to translate complex requirements into commercially workable solutions
- International privacy experience, particularly across APAC, would be highly advantageous
- Exposure to AI governance or data commercialisation would also be beneficial
Salary of up to £110,000, dependent on experience. Exciting benefits package. 12-month fixed-term contract with potential to extend. Hybrid working, typically 2 days per week in the London office. Collaborative, supportive in-house legal and data environment.
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Locations
Data Governance & Privacy Counsel in England, London employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
As a Senior Finance Manager in our well-established machinery sector company, you will thrive in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions. We offer a competitive salary of up to £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to work closely with senior leadership, ensuring your role is both impactful and rewarding. With a focus on employee growth and autonomy, this position provides a unique opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making within a dynamic SME setting.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
