Global Data Privacy Counsel MAT COVER

• qualified lawyer with 3-5 years' PQE to step into a highly visible, internationa • Strong Experience in Data Privacy • Experience of drafting, reviewing and Negotiating contracts Global Data Privacy Counsel (12-Month FTC – Maternity Cover) ?? Uxbridge, London (Hybrid – 3 days in office) ?? £85,000 – £95,000 per annum Parkside is working in partnership with a global organisation to recruit an experienced Global Data Privacy Counsel on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with 3–5 years’ PQE to step into a highly visible, international in-house role. Reporting to the Director, Senior Counsel – International, the role will be based in London and form part of a collaborative Global Legal Team, working closely with stakeholders across Europe, the Americas and APAC. Key Responsibilities • Support and help build awareness of the organisation’s global data privacy governance programme • Provide in-house legal advice on a wide range of global data privacy and data-sharing matters, covering the EU, UK, US, Canada, Mexico and APAC regions • Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including e-commerce, software licensing, consultancy agreements and contracts containing data protection clauses • Draft and advise on data processing agreements, data transfer agreements and privacy impact assessments • Update and maintain data privacy policies, procedures and training materials • Coordinate and manage data subject access requests and data breach incidents • Work with business and asset owners to ensure personal data processing activities are accurately documented within central data privacy compliance tools • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide clear, practical advice to key global stakeholders and governance committees • Support data privacy custodians, internal audit, compliance and other internal stakeholders across the business About You • Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent) with 3–5 years’ PQE • Strong experience in data privacy, ideally gained in-house within a large international organisation • Solid experience reviewing and advising on commercial contracts • Experience within retail, manufacturing or consumer-focused sectors is advantageous • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly • Highly organised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple priorities Location & Working Pattern • Office-based in Uxbridge, London, with excellent public transport links and parking available • Hybrid working – minimum of 3 days per week in the office • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be UK-based • Some international travel may be required