Interim Privacy Counsel Employment & Data Privacy

• Lead on data privacy and UK GDPR compliance, • Advise on employment law and standardise across entities • Support the creation of group-wide standards Interim Legal Counsel (Employment & Data Privacy) Contract, 3-6 months Remote, UK Based travel to office may be required monthly About the role We’re looking for an experienced Interim Privacy Counsel to support a fast-growing technology group that has expanded through multiple acquisitions. You’ll play a key role in aligning and standardising data privacy and employment practices across several legal entities, helping the business operate with consistency and compliance as it scales. Key responsibilities • Lead on data privacy and UK GDPR compliance, ensuring policies, processes, and data-sharing agreements are aligned across the group. • Review and harmonise intercompany and employment-related documentation, including HR data handling and privacy notices. • Advise on UK employment law issues where they intersect with privacy, policy, or organisational change. • Support the creation of group-wide standards, templates, and governance processes. • Partner with HR, IT, and leadership teams to provide pragmatic, business-focused advice. • Manage and coordinate external counsel where necessary. About you • Qualified lawyer (UK or common law jurisdiction) • Strong experience in data privacy / data protection law, ideally within a technology or multi-entity business. • Good working knowledge of UK employment law. • Confident operating autonomously in a remote-first environment. • Collaborative, commercial, and solutions-driven approach. Location Remote, UK Based travel to office may be required monthly