Company description At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it's consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.
This position can be done remotely within the UK. A central-London office is also available for hybrid work if preferred. You will be part of a friendly, international team.
Job Summary
The Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy and Data Protection will provide sophisticated, practical, and business-oriented legal advice on EU/EEA privacy and data protection matters across Nielsen's products, services, commercial relationships, and internal operations. This role will independently manage complex privacy workstreams, support Nielsen's European privacy program, and serve as a trusted advisor to local sales and business teams. The role will work closely with Product, Engineering, Data Science, Information Security, Procurement, Sales, Marketing, and Legal colleagues across jurisdictions.
Provide senior legal guidance on EU/EEA privacy compliance, data governance, and risk mitigation for business operations, products, partnerships, and commercial transactions.
Apply in-depth knowledge and experience to solve complex privacy and commercial legal problems, using best practices and a practical understanding of Nielsen's business.
Work independently with minimal guidance, lead smaller projects and complex workstreams, and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Draft, review and negotiate complex data protection exhibits on both the buy-side and sell-side.
Build consensus among stakeholders by explaining complex, difficult, or sensitive privacy and data protection issues in clear, actionable terms.
Job description Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day legal advice on the EU/EEA General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), applicable national implementing laws, European Data Protection Board (EDPB) guidance, supervisory-authority decisions, ePrivacy requirements, marketing and consumer protection rules, and other relevant European data protection and digital regulations.
Maintain deep practical knowledge of EU/EEA privacy and data protection requirements and translate legal developments into clear, actionable guidance, contract language, policies, notices, processes, and implementation requirements for local and global stakeholders.
Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements, data protection exhibits, data sharing and data use agreements, data
Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy and Data Protection in Islington employer: Nielsen Media
At Nielsen, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes and career advancement opportunities, all while working in a vibrant location that thrives on creativity and diversity. Join us to be part of a team that not only values your contributions but also empowers you to shape the future of media insights.
