Taylor Root is pleased to be working with a rapidly growing UK based technology company to help them recruit a Group Privacy Counsel. The business is a world leading provider of AI based technology solutions and intellectual property services.
Reporting to the Global Head of Privacy you will work as part of a team of four privacy professionals and will have a broad range of global responsibilities. These will include but not be limited to:
* Partnering with stakeholders across Digital Marketing, Business Units, Group Tech & Security, and Procurement to provide practical, business-minded legal advice on privacy and data protection matters.
* Lead or support complex, cross-functional privacy and risk management projects and resources, contributing to the maturation of the privacy programme.
* Develop privacy guidance for strategic growth initiatives and support the creation and review of privacy governance and compliance documentation, assisting with data protection impact assessments.
* Review and negotiate privacy-related contractual arrangements with clients, suppliers, and vendors, acting as a resource and escalation point on privacy matters.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Qualified legal degree from a top-tier law school and admission to practice as a UK solicitor or EU member state equivalent.
* 4-5 years in law firms and/or in-house legal departments focused on privacy and technology, with a preference for in-house experience at a high-growth global technology company.
* Strong understanding of GDPR, UK DPA, HIPAA, CCPA, China regulations, and key industry frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST). Privacy certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or CIPT are preferred.
* Familiarity with AI laws and regulations, including the EU AI Act.