Global Data Privacy Counsel (MAT COVER)

Global Data Privacy Counsel (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover)

Uxbridge, London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

£85,000 - £95,000 per annum

Parkside is working in partnership with a global organisation to recruit an experienced Global Data Privacy Counsel on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with 3-5 years' PQE to step into a highly visible, international in-house role.

Reporting to the Director, Senior Counsel - International, the role will be based in London and form part of a collaborative Global Legal Team, working closely with stakeholders across Europe, the Americas and APAC.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and help build awareness of the organisation's global data privacy governance programme
• Provide in-house legal advice on a wide range of global data privacy and data-sharing matters, covering the EU, UK, US, Canada, Mexico and APAC regions
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including e-commerce, software licensing, consultancy agreements and contracts containing data protection clauses
• Draft and advise on data processing agreements, data transfer agreements and privacy impact assessments
• Update and maintain data privacy policies, procedures and training materials
• Coordinate and manage data subject access requests and data breach incidents
• Work with business and asset owners to ensure personal data processing activities are accurately documented within central data privacy compliance tools
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide clear, practical advice to key global stakeholders and governance committees
• Support data privacy custodians, internal audit, compliance and other internal stakeholders across the business

About You

• Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent) with 3-5 years' PQE
• Strong experience in data privacy, ideally gained in-house within a large international organisation
• Solid experience reviewing and advising on commercial contracts
• Experience within retail, manufacturing or consumer-focused sectors is advantageous
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly
• Highly organised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple priorities

Location & Working Pattern

• Office-based in Uxbridge, London, with excellent public transport links and parking available
• Hybrid working - minimum of 3 days per week in the office
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be UK-based
• Some international travel may be required