Description:
As Legal Counsel you will play a key role in providing legal support and guidance to the business on data protection matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert legal guidance on data protection and privacy matters, including GDPR compliance
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and policies related to data privacy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and mitigate privacy risks in product development, marketing, and data processing activities.
- Conduct impact assessments and breach notifications.
- Horizon scanning for data privacy laws and regulations in the UK and EU that can affect the business.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on data privacy matters, offering training and support to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a strong background in data privacy and protection laws
- Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, with a focus on data privacy and GDPR compliance.
- In-depth knowledge of UK and EU data privacy regulations and best practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- CIPP/E or CIPM certification is a plus.