Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.
Job Description
Location: London, GB
Condé Nast is a global media company, home to iconic brands including Vogue, GQ, Glamour, AD, Vanity Fair and Wired, among many others. Our award-winning content reaches 84 million consumers in print, 367 million in digital and 379 million across social platforms, and generates more than 1 billion video views each month.
We are headquartered in London and New York, and operate in 31 markets worldwide, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico & Latin America, Spain, Taiwan, the U.K. and the U.S., with local licence partners across the globe.
The Role
You will be responsible for leading the Legal advice to Condé Nast’s Technology function as well as providing specialist Data Privacy and Technology law support to our Consumer, Commercial, AdOps, Revenue, Data and Procurement teams globally.
You will ensure our business has a globally integrated approach to technology law, data privacy compliance and AI regulation, at all times ensuring that colleagues have the tools and information they need to sustainably operate in a data secure and aware environment.
You will identify challenges to Condé Nast’s business arising from changes in digital and data regulation and support strategic discussions on privacy, providing advanced subject matter expertise to enable the business to take informed decisions on matters relating to data and technology.
You will also partner with senior leadership in Condé Nast’s Technology Team to enable their access to legal advice from all towers of Condé Nast Legal and Policy, working as their legal primary contact for all subject matter areas and connecting them with colleagues in Condé Nast’s Legal and Policy team as appropriate.
What will you be doing?
* Partnering with Chief Product & Technology Officer and senior members of Condé Nast’s Technology and Data teams to facilitate the delivery of legal services on all technology law matters
* Supervising and providing direction on data privacy operational and legal advice given by the data privacy team and across all towers of Condé Nast Legal & Policy and across all markets, including relating to data protection terms in agreements, marketing and ePrivacy issues, policy matters, rights requests, product development, accountability matters, litigation and investigations, data transfers, regulatory approvals, compliance projects and market launches
* Participating in and supporting the operation of the Data Forum, Condé Nast’s pathway for cross functional decision making on data related issues
* Partnering with VP, Enterprise Data & Analytics on the delivery of data & AI governance structures
* Leading a team of in house Technology and Data Privacy, and Data Privacy Operations lawyers based in key locations around the world
* Managing an external network of DPOs and global privacy resources and ensuring consistency of approach on privacy and technology matters globally
* Providing strategic advice and policy support on digital products and strategy
* Advising change leads within Technology on potential strategic plans
* Keeping up to date with the latest developments in legal, commercial and industry trends
* Promoting Condé Nast’s data governance strategies and activities in-market
* Playing a key role in the Legal Leadership Team and supporting the General Counsel and other members of that team with the development and management of legal department strategy globally
Who you are:
* Legally qualified in the UK or an EEA jurisdiction with significant relevant experience
* Strong experience in privacy law gained either in private practice or in an in-house role in a similar sector to Condé Nast, including a thorough knowledge of applicable industry codes and best practice
* Prior experience of managing and leading legal teams and establishing in house technology and data governance structures and programmes is desirable
* Deep knowledge of UK and European data protection law, GDPR and e-Privacy essential. Knowledge and awareness of international data protection laws, especially US and China data privacy laws, a plus
* Expertise in digital technologies, in particular adtech
* Excellent written and spoken English, and an ability to speak other languages would be an advantage
* Ability to present legal advice in a pragmatic, problem solving and commercial fashion
* Positive “can do” attitude and willingness to work flexibly and as part of a new and evolving team that is itself operating in a business and sector going through change
Where will you be?
We value collaboration, and our team comes together in the office three days a week. Our Adelphi office spans three floors, offering amazing views of the Thames and easy access to the amenities of The Strand. We truly love working here!
What benefits do we offer?
* 25 days holiday and extra days of annual leave for life events
* Hybrid working and core hours
* Competitive pension scheme
* Bupa Private Healthcare
* Enhanced maternity leave and family leave
* Season ticket loans
* Cycle to work
* Employee Assistance programme
* Bring your dog to work
* A wide variety of wellness benefits including gym discounts
* Discounts and Magazine Subscriptions
* Employee Resource Groups to provide a platform for employees to identify shared objectives, exchange ideas, and work on community priorities for our global workforce
* Condé Nast Learning Hub where you’ll find all Condé Nast-developed learning courses and trainings, and over 16,000+ courses in seven local languages
What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
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