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Legal Counsel (Data Privacy)

City of London
5 months ago
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Legal Counsel (Data Privacy)! 🌟

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Contract Length: 6 months initially
Location: Mayfair, London (just a 4-minute walk from Marble Arch station)
Working Model: Hybrid working available

Market day rates inside IR35 via umbrella

Are you a qualified lawyer with a passion for data privacy? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Ethics & Compliance, and Secretariat Function (LRECS) as a Legal Counsel specialising in Data Privacy. You will be a vital part of a high-performing privacy team, reporting directly to our Group Data Protection Officer.

What Will You Do?

In this broad privacy position, your key responsibilities will include:

Delivering high-quality, impactful privacy support across the organisation while balancing risk awareness and practical advice.
Assisting in managing operational and regulatory risks by developing and delivering key policies, training, and guidance for better privacy risk management.
Supporting the Group Data Protection Officer in fulfilling legal responsibilities.
Advising on data protection clauses, transfer risk assessments, data protection impact assessments, and personal data breach risk assessments.
Reviewing contracts from a privacy perspective and providing privacy advice on key business decisions and customer journeys.
Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation to support objectives and manage risks.

Who Are We Looking For?

You should be a qualified lawyer with a solid understanding of GDPR and major privacy frameworks. A privacy certificate/qualification is ideal, along with a flexible and inquisitive approach to service delivery and legal tasks.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Strong knowledge of privacy, technology, and information security law, both in the UK and internationally.
Familiarity with the UK home energy management market (a plus!).
Experience in a fast-paced environment, preferably in-house.
Skills in drafting data protection clauses and advising on contracts.
A keen interest in the intersection of privacy and technological innovation.
The ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and simply.
Pragmatic advice focused on delivering effective solutions.

Why Join Us?

Competitive daily rate💰
Hybrid Working Model 🏡
Professional Development Opportunities 📈
Dynamic Work Environment 🤝
Supportive Team Culture 🌈

If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of data privacy, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become an integral part of our team and help us navigate the complexities of privacy law in a fast-evolving landscape.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and enthusiasm for the role.

🌐 Embrace the challenge. Shape the future of data privacy with us! 🌐

Our client is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

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