Robert Walters
Data Privacy Lawyer
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Broad Data Privacy Lawyer Role
A broad Data Privacy Lawyer role joining an international Legal team of around 40. This role covers strategic and commercial privacy work.
This London-based Data Privacy Lawyer role is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical, risk-based legal advice on data privacy and data protection matters across the organisation.
- Partner with business stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including UK GDPR and international data protection requirements.
- Support the Commercial Legal team in reviewing, drafting and negotiating privacy-related contractual provisions, including data processing agreements, data sharing agreements and international transfer mechanisms.
- Advise on high-risk and complex privacy matters, conducting legal risk assessments and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Lead the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of the organisation's AI governance framework.
- Provide legal guidance on the responsible use of AI technologies, ensuring alignment with emerging regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) and advise on privacy-by-design principles for new products, services and business initiatives.
- Collaborate with compliance, security, risk and technology teams on data governance, cybersecurity and regulatory projects.
- Monitor and interpret evolving privacy, AI and technology regulations, providing timely updates and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Support the management of data subject rights requests, regulatory enquiries and privacy incidents where required.
- Develop and deliver privacy and AI governance training to business teams and senior stakeholders.
- Contribute to strategic and cross-functional projects involving data, technology, digital transformation and regulatory compliance.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of privacy policies, standards, procedures and governance documentation.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across legal, compliance, HR, procurement, technology and business functions.
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- Qualified solicitor/lawyer with significant experience advising on data privacy and data protection matters.
- Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, EU GDPR and broader international privacy frameworks.
- Experience advising on commercial contracts with data protection implications.
- Exposure to AI governance, emerging technology regulation, or responsible AI initiatives.
- Ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical business advice.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, international and stakeholder-facing environment.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Data Protection
- Privacy
- AI Governance
- Advisory
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