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Legal Counsel, Privacy & Security
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Legal Counsel, Privacy & Security
Counsel, Privacy & Legal Information Security
Comcast
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology, driving innovation to create the world’s best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses, offering career opportunities in a wide range of locations and disciplines. If you share our passion for teamwork, vision to revolutionize industries, and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we invite you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.
Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and collaborative attorney to join our Legal Department’s Legal Privacy and Information Security group. Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel/DPO, Privacy and Legal Information Security, this role will support Comcast Cable’s global privacy and information security program by providing expert legal counsel and subject-matter expertise.
A strong understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape in privacy and information security is required, along with contract negotiation and transactional experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a dynamic, international company.
Role Overview
Position: Counsel, Privacy & Legal Information Security
Reports to: Deputy General Counsel / DPO, Privacy and Legal Information Security
Location: London, UK (Office-based 3–5 days a week)
Core Responsibilities
Compliance & Counseling
- Handle privacy-related inquiries from diverse internal groups, providing actionable legal advice to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices (e.g., GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act).
- Evaluate Comcast programs and initiatives to assess alignment with privacy and security requirements, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks.
- Work with enterprise and business unit stakeholders to embed privacy expertise into strategic initiatives, from design to execution.
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Policy & Governance
- Assist in developing, maintaining, and implementing policies, processes, data inventories, and records of processing to ensure compliance.
- Review company practices against existing policies, governance documents, and compliance standards.
- Monitor evolving legal landscapes, summarizing updates and implementing requirements across the UK, EU, and other jurisdictions.
Transactional & Strategic Support
- Provide proactive legal counsel on privacy, data governance, retention, minimization, and incident response.
- Assist with post-acquisition privacy and security integration for newly acquired entities.
- Contribute to Privacy Impact and Risk Assessments for new projects involving personal data.
Training & Awareness
- Deliver privacy and security awareness training to employees.
- Support the role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) in operational and compliance matters.
Skills & Experience
Legal & Technical Acumen
- A minimum of 3–5 years combined legal experience, with 1–3 years specializing in privacy and information security.
- In-depth knowledge of GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, NIS2, and Cyber Resilience Act.
- Experience advising on global privacy frameworks (preferred).
- Familiarity with privacy management platforms and productivity tools (e.g., Copilot, Harvey).
Transactional & Contractual Expertise
- Experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing privacy/data protection agreements, including data processing, usage, and transfer terms.
- Practiced in privacy impact assessments and risk management.
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Soft Skills
- Ability to translate complex legal, regulatory, and technical requirements into actionable advice.
- Strong punctuality, accountability, and collaborative mindset.
- LPG: Learn, Produce, Grow—committed to upskilling in Comcast’s evolving tech and digital experiences.
Certifications & Requirements
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Juris Doctor (or equivalent legal qualification).
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Relevant privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/E) are preferred.
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Demonstrated experience in global privacy environments.
Compensation &Culture
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- **Designed to support you**, physically, financially, and emotionally—because the best benefits are personalized. Visit our [careers site](link) for details.
- Funding options for **continuing education** and professional development.
💼 Diversity & Inclusion
- Comcast believes in embedding inclusion across our global teams. We proactively support talent from all backgrounds and are an EEO/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT+ workplace.
Why Comcast?
Your career at Comcast is dynamic, purpose-driven, and expanding. Explore opportunities across teams, roles, and locations, with the ability to contribute across Comcast and NBCUniversal.
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