In-House Privacy Counsel

at  Substantial Group

DESCRIPTION

In-House Privacy Counsel
Reporting to: Head of Legal
Location: Remote – May be required to attend our Tewkesbury Head Office from time to time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday.
Salary: £45,000-£60,000 (depending on experience)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE

• Proven legal and/or managerial experience within the same or similar industry.
• A deep understanding of UK data protection legislation and regulatory regimes.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with exposure to large customer data sets and marketing.
• CIPPE, CIPM certifications, and IAPP membership are advantageous.
• Showcase excellent communication and training skills, with the ability to engage and inspire colleagues.
• Ability to condense complex matters into bitesize chunks for board/director review.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

• Lead the Charge: Oversee the daily management of data protection compliance and provision of legal guidance to ensure our practices and policies align with UK data protection laws.
• Collaborative Innovation: Work with cross-functional teams on exciting projects to seamlessly integrate privacy by design.
• Empower Through Education: Create and deliver impactful training programs to enhance staff knowledge and skills in data protection.
• Expert Guidance: Offer strategic advice on new and existing processes and systems to strengthen our data protection measures.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance, refine and audit our compliance, driving ongoing process improvements.
• Trendsetter: Stay at the forefront of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure we remain compliant and competitive.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure clear and effective communication is provided across business units.
• Legal Support: Manage data breaches, oversee the DSAR process, assist in the formation of contracts and lead on a variety of ad-hoc matters commercial matters, contributing to the overall success of the organisation.