Senior Legal Counsel

at  Aviva

Senior Legal Counsel
Salary – Circa £110,000
Are you someone who thrives on providing first class legal advice and supporting business in making sound, risk-based decisions? Aviva is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive legal advisor to partner with our business, guiding us with commercially focused legal expertise in data protection and digital strategy. If you are experienced in data protection law and ready to work as part of a collaborative team to apply your judgment and insight to influence key processes at Aviva, this role could be perfect for you.
A bit about the job:
As a core member of the Digital and Data Protection Group Legal team, you will advise Aviva on privacy matters related to the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Data Protection Act 2018 matters and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, including by reviewing data protection impact assessments, data processing and sharing agreements and international data transfers mechanisms. Your expertise will support Aviva’s digital initiatives, marketing, and technology advancements, including artificial intelligence, by ensuring compliance with regulation, drafting privacy policies, and reviewing documentation like terms of use. This role is vital in guiding Aviva’s approach to privacy and compliance in a dynamic digital environment.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Solicitor or barrister qualified to practice in the UK, with experience in data protection and digital law.
• Strong foundation in UK privacy laws, including the GDPR; experience with Generative AI is a plus.
• Background in top law firms or in-house, ideally within insurance, financial services, technology, or FinTech.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• A genuine passion for data protection and digital innovation.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Salary – Circa £110,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary, actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Outstandingly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our

Aviva Communities

and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

• We take your well-being seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:
We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
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anna.bui@aviva.co

• Salary – Circa £110,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary, actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Outstandingly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our