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Legal Counsel- Data Privacy & Technology

London, GBR, GBFull-time£92k–£127k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Senior privacy and technology legal advisor for the EMEA region, driving the global privacy program and advising on emerging technologies like AI.

Role type

Senior IC legal counsel (data privacy & technology)

Builds

Global privacy program, policy framework, and responsible AI governance

Domain

Financial data services, regulatory compliance, data privacy

Required skills

UK GDPR, EU GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, CCPA, AI/ML governance, cloud computing, SaaS, data licensing, cross-jurisdictional initiatives

Preferred skills

Financial data/asset management/fintech experience, data security incident response, EU AI Act familiarity, privacy certifications (CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, CCEP)

Technologies

UK GDPR, EU GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, CCPA, EU AI Act, Standard Contractual Clauses, UK International Data Transfer Agreement

Responsibilities

Lead global privacy program design and maturity; Advise on legal/regulatory implications of AI/ML; Negotiate data privacy terms and oversee cross-border transfers; Direct privacy risk reviews and incident response; Engage regulators and lead privacy training; Partner with security, compliance, and product leadership

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC