The role
We have an opportunity for a mid level data privacy lawyer to join PwC’s in-house legal department as maternity leave cover (starting in September ). They will work within our supportive, high performing in-house legal team and also work with established and knowledgeable colleagues in our data protection office.
This role would sit within the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and work closely with legal and compliance colleagues to advise on a broad and varied portfolio of data protection work. This would include negotiating data processing and data sharing agreements, advising on cutting edge data-centred projects (including AI), and providing advice on areas such as international data transfers, legitimate interests assessments, and data protection legal requirements. Negotiation will often take place directly with our clients and suppliers, and/or their lawyers.
Our OGC advises PwC on legal matters arising in its business including litigation, contracts with clients and suppliers, and M&A work. The in-house team includes around 50 individuals, primarily based in London, but with teams also in Birmingham and Belfast.
Within our in-house legal team, this lawyer will be supported by the team’s existing, more junior, data protection lawyer, and encouraged to get involved in a varied range of data protection contracting work and will be one of the UK OGC point of contacts within the PwC network on data privacy matters.
What your days will look like
When providing support to the Data Protection Office, the individual will work to help shape the firm’s processes and procedures to collect, store and process personal data. This may involve investigating legal issues, embedding policies, and formulating legal views about potential problems and the impact of regulatory guidance, enforcement actions and case law.
PwC has an unmatched client base in the UK in terms of breadth and quality, and our services range from audit, and more traditional professional services, through to new and innovative offerings using all forms of technology from analytics, through AI, to blockchain and beyond. Data protection and commercial use of data are key to unlocking the firm’s growth in years to come. This position is primarily UK focussed, however PwC LLP is part of the global network of PwC member firms and there will undoubtedly be the opportunity to work closely with international colleagues and an international feature to some of the work.
We are flexible about where this role is based within the UK although the majority of the legal and data protection teams are based in London.
Preferred Experience:
1. Solicitor with a detailed knowledge of English law, must possess at least 6 years Post Qualification Experience (or an international equivalent). Time spent working in-house is an advantage but not a requirement.
2. Good technical professional knowledge in data protection.
3. Good experience with negotiating data processing agreements/ data sharing agreements. Good knowledge of UK/ EU data protection law and regulatory guidance.
4. Ability to work with others to formulate opinions and advice on matters relating to data privacy using sound judgement to ensure that the firm’s best interests are served.
5. Ability to tailor advice to the specific needs of the business and apply common sense and practical solutions.
6. Ability to adapt to change and to be open minded and innovative in their thinking.
7. Good legal drafting skills.
8. Sound, confident judgement and an ability to provide advice within a commercial context, in a pragmatic way.
9. A desire to build strong relationships and be a trusted advisor to the business.
What you will receive from us
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.