Legal Counsel - Privacy, Consumer & Commercial

At Believ, formerly known as Liberty Charge, we’re committed to sustainable transport being accessible to everyone. We’re a Charge Point Operator (CPO) on a mission to create the UK’s most reliable electric vehicle charging network that doesn’t cost the earth and leaves no one behind. Providing equitable access to electric vehicle charging, and achieving cleaner air for all, is at the heart of the Believ mission.

As Legal Counsel – Privacy, Consumer & Commercial, you will be a key member of a high-performing legal team, supporting the Legal Director and collaborating closely with different teams across the company. This role offers exposure to a wide range of legal and strategic matters in a dynamic scale-up environment focused on EV infrastructure. This newly created role is pivotal to our continued expansion and will lead our data privacy function while supporting on consumer, marketing and commercial legal matters.

• Leading on data privacy & GDPR compliance:

• Be responsible for shaping & maintaining Believ’s data protection policies and internal procedures;
• Integrate Privacy by Design principles into Believ’s business operations, including conducting risk assessments on core products and services and reviewing (D)PIAs;
• Consider requests from third parties for data sharing, prepare and advise on data protection agreements such as processing and transfer agreements;
• Coordinate and manage DSARs, data breach incidents & regulatory queries;
• Assess third-party privacy risks and support supplier onboarding and offboarding processes;
• Ensure data privacy and GDPR policies are reviewed, updated and remain compliant with Believ’s ISO certifications;
• Collaborate with IT Security on breach responses & incident management;
• Deliver training and raise awareness across the Believ business areas;
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and communicate impacts to stakeholders.

• Ensure consumer terms and conditions are kept up-to-date and compliant with legislation;
• Scope out new customer propositions, promotional offerings, new product developments, strategic partnerships and other special projects including: advising on risks, consideration of consumer law and regulatory impact and drafting terms and conditions to match;
• Support tender and Sales teams on public and private bids for new contracts;
• Monitor and interpret changes in consumer protection, licensing and technology laws, advising the business on necessary adjustments.

The successful Candidate will be a qualified solicitor (SRA) in England & Wales with the following attributes and skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience ideally in-house and in a fast-paced environment.
• Data protection certification (e.g. IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, AIGP).
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, EU GDPR, PECR, and the ePrivacy Directive.
• Proven experience in a data protection role and demonstrated ability to build and implement data protection governance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of consumer protection laws.
• Familiarity with risk frameworks (e.g. ISO).
• Experience (or willingness to learn) commercial contracts.
• Understanding of global privacy laws.
• Thrives working in a scale-up environment where goal posts are constantly moving and new solutions / business models are being trailed.
• Commercial acumen to understand how to structure advice and approach in a start-up and new industry environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Above all, you will be up for the challenge and have a willingness to really embed yourself in the Business by rolling your sleeves up and diving in!

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus the usual 8 UK Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical insurance, critical illness cover, dental, optical & travel insurance, income protection and life assurance
• Pension contribution matched up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme and cycle to work scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us.
• 16 hours a year Volunteer Time Off to support causes that are important to you
• Virgin Media / O2 discounts and offers
• Access to VIP Arena Suites at the O2 Arena (London) and First Direct Arena (Leeds)
• Enhanced parental leave policies

The position is full time, hybrid with 3 days (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) based in the office. Believ is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people.