Legal Counsel - Data Protection
- Recruiter
- BCL Legal In House
- Location
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England, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough
PeterboroughCambridgeshire
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 27 Mar 2023
- Closes
- 25 Apr 2023
- Ref
- TS/117275
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Category
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A leading innovative business with strong brand recognition is seeking to recruit a c PQE lawyer for the position of Legal Counsel - Data Protection to join the business at their head office in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.
Substantial flexible working is on offer for the successful candidate.
This role would suit either a junior Data Protection Lawyer or a Commercial Lawyer looking to take on a broad role with substantial DP elements.
Customer data is at the heart of everything this well-known brand does and the position is therefore ideal for any lawyer with a passion for Data Protection who is keen to help drive forward change at a time when the business is about to offer a range of new products.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Legal you will provide commercial advice on Data Protection matters across the entirety of the business, whilst also immersing yourself in a range of general commercial work. The Legal Counsel - Data Protection will advise key internal stakeholders on a range of issues, such as:
- Formulating best practices when responding to DSARs
- Carrying out Privacy Impact Assessments, advising the business on new ways to handle and use data
- Managing any data breaches, working closely with the Information Security teams to limit the likelihood, number and severity of any breaches.
- Advising on the Data Protection implications of a range of new projects, marketing tools and working closely with the Chief Data Office, COO and CTO of the business.
The Business
This is a fast-paced and energetic business with first class facilities, as well as flexible working/hours. The business has a huge customer base, with customer data being key to all workings of the organisation.
The business is heavily involved in AI and a range of B2C offerings, making this a highly exciting proposition for lawyers interested in Data Privacy.
The Person
The successful applicant will be c PQE (more or fewer years' PQE will certainly be considered) with a strong interest in Data matters looking to join a high profile and growing organisation.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
Substantial flexible working is on offer for the successful candidate.
This role would suit either a junior Data Protection Lawyer or a Commercial Lawyer looking to take on a broad role with substantial DP elements.
Customer data is at the heart of everything this well-known brand does and the position is therefore ideal for any lawyer with a passion for Data Protection who is keen to help drive forward change at a time when the business is about to offer a range of new products.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Legal you will provide commercial advice on Data Protection matters across the entirety of the business, whilst also immersing yourself in a range of general commercial work. The Legal Counsel - Data Protection will advise key internal stakeholders on a range of issues, such as:
- Formulating best practices when responding to DSARs
- Carrying out Privacy Impact Assessments, advising the business on new ways to handle and use data
- Managing any data breaches, working closely with the Information Security teams to limit the likelihood, number and severity of any breaches.
- Advising on the Data Protection implications of a range of new projects, marketing tools and working closely with the Chief Data Office, COO and CTO of the business.
The Business
This is a fast-paced and energetic business with first class facilities, as well as flexible working/hours. The business has a huge customer base, with customer data being key to all workings of the organisation.
The business is heavily involved in AI and a range of B2C offerings, making this a highly exciting proposition for lawyers interested in Data Privacy.
The Person
The successful applicant will be c PQE (more or fewer years' PQE will certainly be considered) with a strong interest in Data matters looking to join a high profile and growing organisation.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.