An international organisation is seeking an experienced Global Data Privacy Counsel to join its legal team on a 12 month maternity cover basis. Reporting to a senior international legal leader, this role will play a key part in supporting and strengthening a global data privacy governance programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing in-house legal advice on global data privacy matters across the UK, EU, North America and APAC
• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including data protection clauses
• Advising on data processing agreements, data transfers and privacy impact assessments
• Managing data subject requests and data breach responses
• Monitoring regulatory developments and advising senior stakeholders
• Supporting global compliance initiatives and internal privacy training

About you:

• Qualified lawyer with strong data privacy experience (ideally in-house)
• Proven background in reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts
• Confident working across multiple jurisdictions
• Highly organised with strong analytical and stakeholder management skills

Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in office). Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.