Legal Counsel - Camden, United Kingdom - ReThink Talent

ReThink Talent
ReThink Talent
Verified Company
Camden, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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Description

Legal Counsel/ Senior Legal Counsel, Global Data Protection & Privacy

Location:
London


Responsibilities / Opportunities

  • Partner with key areas of the business to be their first point of contact to provide legal and strategic data protection and privacy advice seeking solutions that help minimise risk and resolve issues whilst maximising opportunities for our business todeliver on its goals and protect commercial interests.
  • Be at the forefront of advising on and embedding privacy protections and considerations into new and existing
- global products, as well as advising on ways to minimise privacy risks both for us and our clients when taking these products to market.

  • Act as an escalation point for other members of the legal team on challenging data protection and privacy matters.
  • Collaborate effectively with teams across the team, including the global data protection office and regional and local legal teams, to help implement and improve the global data protection legal and compliance program including through the creation of globallyled standards and guidance.
  • Monitor and respond to developments in data protection and information security, including new laws, regulations, key judgements, regulatory guidance etc.
  • Advocate the 'value add' of privacy advice and support across the company, through conducting training, distribution of globally led privacy thought leadership and more general awarenessraising exercises.
  • Advise on and negotiate data protection issues within commercial contracts.

Someone who:


  • A member of a law society or accredited bar organisation, with at least 4 years' post qualification experience.
  • A data protection lawyer with deep experience and knowledge of applicable laws and best practices.
  • Experience advising on emerging technologies within advertising, media and marketing would be advantageous
  • Has a desire to learn more about the wider media and advertising industry.
  • Has strong commercial and business acumen that allows the individual to efficiently and expeditiously compare the relevant legal risks to the scope of commercial strategy and corporate objectives.
  • Work autonomously, take initiative and be addressing new matters or challenges.
  • Has a passion for the work they do and the industries they work in, with a demonstrated ability to show leadership.
  • Is confident to clearly communicate on matters that involve boardlevel and senior management attention; and has the ability to collaborate with colleagues across teams and jurisdictions and enjoys working as a team.

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