VP, Legal Counsel – Data Privacy, Digital & Technology
Core
Provide specialist legal guidance on data privacy, digital, and technology regulation across the EMEA region for a global asset management firm.
Role type
VP, Legal Counsel (Data Privacy & Technology)
Builds
Legal frameworks and compliance strategies for data processing, AI deployment, and digital transformation.
Domain
Financial Services / Asset Management / Data Privacy & Technology Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
GDPR and EU/UK privacy law expertise, AI regulation knowledge (EU AI Act), cybersecurity legal obligations, contract negotiation (DPAs, outsourcing), regulatory monitoring, cross-border data transfer management
Preferred skills
Financial services or asset management in-house experience, multi-jurisdictional regulatory implementation experience
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools
Responsibilities
Advise on GDPR and EU/UK privacy requirements; Guide teams on lawful data processing and breach reporting; Negotiate and review cloud and technology vendor agreements; Provide legal guidance on AI frameworks and EU AI Act implications; Monitor emerging EU/UK digital and fintech regulations; Partner with project teams on digital transformation and AI roll-outs; Advise on cybersecurity legal obligations and incident response
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership with hands-on legal execution
