Data Privacy Lawyer

A broad Data Privacy Lawyer role joining an international Legal team of around 40. This role covers strategic and commercial privacy work.

This London based Data Privacy Lawyer role is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical, risk-based legal advice on data privacy and data protection matters across the organisation.
• Partner with business stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including UK GDPR and international data protection requirements.
• Support the Commercial Legal team in reviewing, drafting and negotiating privacy-related contractual provisions, including data processing agreements, data sharing agreements and international transfer mechanisms.
• Advise on high-risk and complex privacy matters, conducting legal risk assessments and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Lead the development, implementation and ongoing enhancement of the organisation's AI governance framework.
• Provide legal guidance on the responsible use of AI technologies, ensuring alignment with emerging regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs/DPIAs) and advise on privacy-by-design principles for new products, services and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with compliance, security, risk and technology teams on data governance, cybersecurity and regulatory projects.
• Monitor and interpret evolving privacy, AI and technology regulations, providing timely updates and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support the management of data subject rights requests, regulatory enquiries and privacy incidents where required.
• Develop and deliver privacy and AI governance training to business teams and senior stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic and cross-functional projects involving data, technology, digital transformation and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of privacy policies, standards, procedures and governance documentation.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across legal, compliance, HR, procurement, technology and business functions.

The ideal candidate for this London based Data Privacy Lawyer role may have/ be:

Ideal Candidate Experience

• Qualified solicitor/lawyer with significant experience advising on data privacy and data protection matters.
• Strong knowledge of UK GDPR, EU GDPR and broader international privacy frameworks.
• Experience advising on commercial contracts with data protection implications.
• Exposure to AI governance, emerging technology regulation, or responsible AI initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical business advice.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, international and stakeholder-facing environment.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates