Senior Data Protection & AI Governance Lawyer - Consultant

Senior Data Protection & AI Governance Lawyer - Consultant | Fully Remote | Full Time / 3-4 Days | £90,000-£110,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience

Our client is a specialist legal consultancy focused on data protection, privacy and AI governance. The team brings years of in-house and advisory experience, providing specialist legal advice to technology companies, travel and tourism businesses, and organisations in the sporting industry.

The Role

This is a fully remote opportunity for an experienced data protection and privacy professional who can work independently and deal confidently with clients.

The successful candidate will take on a range of client work, with the level of responsibility depending on their experience. The role may also involve supporting the development of a junior member of the team.

The position is open to either permanent employment or a consultancy arrangement. For a permanent position, the company is open to 3 or 4 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare DPIAs, LIAs and TIAs where required
• Draft and review Data Processing Agreements and other data protection contracts
• Prepare legal, compliance and governance documentation
• Advise on UK GDPR and international data protection requirements
• Support clients across a range of sectors and jurisdictions
• Manage client matters and deadlines
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Support the development of a junior team member when required

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 5 years' relevant experience, with 7+ years ideally
• Strong background in data protection and privacy law
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Able to work to a high standard without requiring work to be reviewed before going to the client
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good time management
• Reliable, professional, approachable and kind
• Genuine team-player mentality
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Solicitor or barrister qualification preferred, although alternative relevant legal qualifications will be considered
• Experience in both in-house and private practice
• Experience advising international or multinational organisations
• Experience with US-based multinational clients
• AI governance experience
• Ambitious and keen to develop and progress with the business

What's In It For You

• Fully remote working
• Flexible working
• Permanent employment or consultancy arrangement
• Opportunity to work 3 or 4 days a week if permanent
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility as the business develops
• Long-term progression within the business

Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.