Interim Product & Privacy Counsel- £175k-£200k- Global Social Media
Interim Product & Privacy Counsel (6-Month Contract)
London | Hybrid Working
A leading global commercial client is seeking an experienced Product & Privacy Counsel to join its growing legal team on an initial 6-month contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, digital regulation, AI, privacy and product development , advising on innovative online products and supporting business growth across the UK and Europe.
The Role
Working closely with product, engineering and commercial stakeholders, you will provide pragmatic legal guidance on a broad range of technology and regulatory matters, including:
- Advising on compliance with key EU and UK regulations, including GDPR, DSA, DMA and related consumer protection frameworks
- Supporting legal review of new digital products, features, data usage initiatives and AI-driven technologies
- Partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver commercially focused legal advice
- Collaborating with privacy, regulatory, competition and IP specialists on complex legal issues
- Supporting new market launches and expansion initiatives across Europe
- Reviewing and updating online terms and conditions across multiple jurisdictions
- Contributing to legal process improvements, training initiatives and template development
About You
You will be a qualified lawyer in the UK or EU with strong experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Privacy and data protection
- Digital regulation
- Consumer protection
- Competition/antitrust
- Intellectual property
- Technology and product counselling
You will also demonstrate:
- Experience advising technology, digital platform, e-commerce or consumer-facing businesses
- Strong knowledge of European regulatory frameworks
- The ability to translate complex legal issues into practical commercial advice
- Confidence working directly with product, engineering and business stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
Please contact: gbalasubrama@mlaglobal.com for further details. Hybrid working is offered.