Data Governance & Privacy Counsel

Your new company A global loyalty and customer benefits business is seeking a Data Governance, Privacy & Enablement Counsel to join its London legal team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with good potential for extension. Operating internationally across travel, financial services and retail, the business works with some of the world's best-known brands. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative in-house team at an important stage in the development of its data strategy, supporting the responsible use of customer data, AI and other emerging technologies. Your new role Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, you will provide practical legal advice across data protection, privacy and data governance, working closely with colleagues across Risk, Technology, Information Security, Compliance and Commercial teams. Your responsibilities will include: Advising on UK and international data protection, privacy and data governance matters Drafting and negotiating complex agreements involving data processing, sharing and international transfers Supporting data transformation, customer data and AI initiatives, embedding privacy by design Providing day-to-day advice on areas including marketing, profiling, consent, data subject rights and retention Advising on data breaches, regulatory notifications and engagement with the ICO What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified lawyer, likely with around 5-7 years' PQE as a guideline, and significant experience advising on data protection and privacy matters within a commercial environment. You will demonstrate: Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and PECR Strong commercial contracting experience involving personal data and complex data arrangements Experience supporting data, digital transformation or data governance initiatives Confidence advising on operational privacy issues and personal data breach response A pragmatic, collaborative approach with the ability to translate complex requirements into commercially workable solutions International privacy experience, particularly across APAC, would be highly advantageous. Exposure to AI governance or data commercialisation would also be beneficial. What you'll get in return Salary of up to £110,000, dependent on experience Exciting benefits package 12-month fixed-term contract with potential to extend Hybrid working, typically 2 days per week in the London office Collaborative, supportive in-house legal and data environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15