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