Pembury Legal

About the Company

We understand that the right fit goes beyond a job description--it's about people, culture, and long-term success. Specialising in business services recruitment for leading law firms, we focus on Risk & Compliance and Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) / Knowledge Lawyer roles.

We take pride in building strong, genuine relationships with both clients and candidates. By staying closely connected to the market, we provide insightful guidance on salary benchmarks, industry trends, and hiring best practices, ensuring law firms and professionals alike can make informed decisions.

Our approach is strategic yet personal. Every search is tailored--whether helping a law firm find the right expertise or supporting a candidate in their next career move. We go beyond matching skills to roles; we align aspirations, values, and cultural fit to create placements that truly work and last.

We are also deeply committed to the well-being of professionals in the legal sector. As a proud supporter of LawCare and a founding member of The 25 Club, we actively champion initiatives that promote mental health, inclusion, and long-term career sustainability.

Above all, we operate with discretion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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Company Name

Pembury Legal

Job Title

Data Privacy Assistant General Counsel - Elite Global Law Firm

Job Description

Job title: Data Privacy Assistant General Counsel Role Summary: Provide strategic and practical legal oversight of global data privacy frameworks for a major international organisation. Lead the development and implementation of data governance initiatives, ensure compliance with regulatory regimes, and advise cross‑functional teams on responsible data use. Expectations: - Deliver timely, solutions‑focused privacy advice to senior stakeholders. - Shape and drive the organisation’s data governance strategy. - Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of evolving privacy laws and regulatory expectations. Key Responsibilities: - Advise on global data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and regulatory regimes. - Support the design, implementation and review of data governance and risk management frameworks. - Review and assess data collection, storage and processing practices across the organisation. - Provide counsel on procurement and third‑party data handling arrangements. - Collaborate with legal, innovation, marketing, procurement and data governance teams on complex data‑related matters. - Conduct gap analyses and develop mitigation plans for data privacy compliance. - Draft, negotiate and monitor privacy‑related contractual provisions. - Conduct awareness and training initiatives on privacy and data handling. - Monitor changes in privacy regulations and recommend policy updates. Required Skills: - Strong understanding of international data privacy laws and regulatory frameworks. - Experience drafting and negotiating privacy‑related agreements. - Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and project‑management abilities. - Clear, concise communication and stakeholder‑management skills. - Ability to deliver confident, practical advice under pressure and on short notice. Required Education & Certifications: - Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree. - Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal practitioner status. - Minimum 4–5 years of experience in data privacy law, preferably within a law firm or international corporation.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

09-03-2026