Summary: The role of Data Protection Legal Counsel involves providing legal support and advice on data protection compliance within a prominent tech company's in-house legal team. This full-time, onsite position in London is a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension, requiring collaboration with various internal stakeholders and data protection authorities. The ideal candidate will have mid-level experience in data protection law and a strong understanding of privacy compliance strategies. The position is urgent, with a preferred start date in April or May.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide critical support in developing and implementing data protection compliance strategies.
• Advise on privacy compliance for Requests for Information (RFIs) and investigations, in collaboration with Disputes and other cross-functional teams.
• Support and collaborate on the company’s strategy with data protection authorities.
• Handle and respond to Data Subject Requests (DSRs) efficiently.
• Work closely with the Global DPO, Security, Disputes, Policy teams, and other internal stakeholders to ensure privacy compliance across the business.
• Conduct assessments related to emerging products, including GenAI-related developments.
• Provide legal support and advice to the Global DPO team.

Key Skills:

• Mid-level experience in data protection law.
• Strong understanding of privacy compliance strategies.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience handling Data Subject Requests (DSRs).
• Knowledge of data protection authorities and regulations.
• Legal support experience in a corporate environment.

Salary (Rate): £100,000.00

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Legal