Sr Legal Counsel, EMEA Privacy
Core
Sr Legal Counsel supporting EU digital regulations (GDPR, AI Act), vendor compliance, data subject rights, and regulatory liaison for a global privacy team.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (privacy & data protection)
Builds
Privacy compliance programs, vendor audit processes, and regulatory response mechanisms
Domain
Life sciences / Healthcare / Technology
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
European privacy law expertise, vendor compliance auditing, data subject rights management, DPIA facilitation, regulatory body liaison, project management
Preferred skills
CIPP certification, regulated industry experience (life sciences/healthcare/tech)
Technologies
GDPR, AI Act
Responsibilities
Vetting and auditing vendors for privacy compliance; Supporting EU tender submissions; Managing data subject complaints and rights requests; Providing advice on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs); Liaising with regulating bodies; Coordinating with the Data Protection Officer
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC