Initial 4-Month Contract (potential for extension) | London (Hybrid) | ASAP Start
We're working with a global technology and digital entertainment business seeking an experienced Privacy Counsel to support its established privacy function on an initial 4-month contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded privacy lawyer to join a multinational organisation operating across multiple jurisdictions, partnering with legal, compliance and business stakeholders on a broad range of data protection, privacy and emerging technology matters.
The role offers exposure to a complex international environment and would suit someone comfortable providing pragmatic, risk-based advice in a fast-paced business.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on UK and European privacy and data protection requirements, including GDPR compliance
- Supporting privacy reviews, risk assessments and broader compliance initiatives
- Providing practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders across a global organisation
- Advising on privacy implications relating to new technologies and digital products
- Supporting data governance, international data transfer and regulatory compliance matters
- Assisting with the implementation and interpretation of evolving privacy and AI regulations
- Working closely with legal, compliance, technology and business teams on day-to-day privacy issues
Experience Required
- Strong background in privacy and data protection law
- Experience gained within an in-house legal team and/or leading law firm
- Previous experience supporting a multinational or global organisation
- Strong working knowledge of GDPR
- Commercial, pragmatic approach to legal risk management
- Ability to engage confidently with a broad range of business stakeholders
- Exposure to the EU AI Act and wider AI governance initiatives
- Knowledge of US privacy frameworks, including CPRA and other state privacy laws
- CIPP/E and/or CIPM qualifications
- Experience supporting technology, digital, consumer-facing or highly regulated businesses
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on role offering the chance to work within a sophisticated international privacy team, supporting significant global privacy initiatives and advising on a broad range of regulatory and commercial issues.
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Interim Privacy Counsel employer: Venn Group
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