Interim Data Privacy Lawyer- £170k-£200k- Global Tech Client

Data Privacy Counsel (Mid-Level) – Global Technology Client

London; 6 Month Contract (Inside IR35)

A leading global technology client is seeking a commercially minded Data Privacy Counsel to join its high-performing legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of privacy, digital products, AI and emerging technologies in a fast-paced, international environment.

You'll partner closely with product, engineering, security, compliance and commercial teams to provide pragmatic, risk-based advice on a broad range of privacy and data governance matters across EMEA and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on UK and EU data protection laws, including GDPR, ePrivacy and related regulatory frameworks.
• Support the launch of new products and features through privacy-by-design reviews and DPIAs.
• Partner with product and engineering teams on data collection, use, sharing and retention strategies.
• Review and negotiate data processing agreements, vendor contracts and technology agreements.
• Provide guidance on international data transfers, AI governance, adtech, consumer-facing products and online platform issues.
• Assist with regulatory enquiries, incident response and data breach matters.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and help implement practical compliance solutions.

About You

• UK or common law qualified lawyer with at least 6 PQE.
• Strong experience advising on data privacy and technology matters, either in-house or in private practice.
• Experience within technology, digital platforms, social media, gaming, fintech or other fast-moving consumer-facing environments is highly desirable.
• Commercially pragmatic with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

Please contact: gbalasubrama@mlaglobal.com for further details.

Hybrid working is offered.