b Overview /b p As Senior Legal Counsel for Privacy and Data Protection, you will deliver sophisticated, business-focused legal guidance on EU/EEA privacy across Nielsen’s products, partnerships, and operations. You’ll lead complex privacy workstreams, support the European privacy program, and advise cross-functional teams to balance risk and commercial needs. You will work autonomously on key projects and help translate regulatory developments into actionable guidance. This role offers impact across a global, data-driven organization with a strong privacy program and a collaborative culture. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li competitive salary and benefits /li li open corporate culture /li li development opportunities /li li ownership and personal development /li li flexible/remote work options /li li informal atmosphere /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Provide day-to-day EU/EEA GDPR and related data protection advice to product, sales, marketing, procurement, and operations teams /li li Translate regulatory developments into clear guidance, contract language, and policies for stakeholders /li li Draft, review, and negotiate data protection agreements, data sharing arrangements, and privacy provisions in commercial contracts /li li Conduct privacy risk assessments (PIAs/DPIAs, transfer assessments, legitimate interest assessments) and oversee privacy due diligence of third parties /li li Support privacy incidents, data subject rights requests, audits, and regulatory inquiries in coordination with Stakeholders and outside counsel /li li Assist with communications with data protection authorities and monitor EU/EEA privacy developments to advise on impact and actions /li li Contribute to and improve privacy program materials, records of processing, data inventories, and training materials /li li Partner with cross-functional teams to assess data collection, use, retention, and disclosure for product launches and operational changes /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Extensive in-house experience in privacy, data protection, or related legal work with a track record of independent work /li li Law degree and UK qualification /li li Strong GDPR knowledge and practical application across multiple jurisdictions /li li Experience drafting and negotiating DPAs and data protection exhibits, including both buy-side and sell-side contexts /li li Experience advising cross-functional business teams on complex privacy issues and translating legal requirements into practical solutions /li li Experience engaging with supervisory authorities or regulators is preferred /li li Strong legal writing, negotiation, analytical, and issue-spotting skills /li li Fluent English; additional European language is a plus /li /ul ul li Clear, actionable communication /li li Stakeholder management and consensus-building /li li Analytical thinking and risk assessment /li li GDPR knowledge and national privacy laws /li li DPIAs/PIAs, transfer impact assessments, legitimate interest assessments /li li Data processing agreements and privacy-related contract terms /li /ul
Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy and Data Protection employer: The Nielsen Company
At Nielsen, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant work culture that champions collaboration and innovation. As a Junior Market Research Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work with leading global clients while being supported by a team of experienced researchers dedicated to your professional growth. Our commitment to employee development, coupled with our dynamic environment in the heart of the media revolution, makes Nielsen an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and impactful careers.
