Elevate seeks a Senior Data Privacy Lawyer for a 12-month maternity cover starting January 2025 for our customer, a leading telecommunications company .
The role involves joining their Data Legal Compliance & Assurance team to support the Consumer function by providing specialist data legal advice.
Responsibilities include supporting Consumer data-related activities such as marketing, new propositions, complex data protection in contracts, and AI use in Service & Support.
The position offers a hybrid work policy: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home , with locations in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Belfast, or Bristol.
Key Requirements (Must Haves): Qualified solicitor Expert understanding of UK and European data protection laws and practices IAPP CIPP/E or BCS Data Protection Certificate (desirable) Key Practice Areas: Data Protection and digital laws Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulations AI Online Safety Key Responsibilities: Provide specialist data advice directly to Consumer stakeholders or alongside Consumer commercial lawyers.
Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for Consumer's activities.
Advise on structuring and implementing key Consumer propositions.
Review and advise on data protection impact assessments.
Draft and negotiate data protection aspects of contracts.
Deliver legal advice on data-related disputes and regulatory matters.
Requirements: Use standard systems, processes, and templates.
Stay updated on data, digital, and online safety laws.
Work independently and collaborate with colleagues.
Mentor and coach junior team members.
Support Principal Lawyer and Legal Director in performance management.
About Elevate Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia.
ElevateFlex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry.
We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology-enabled search.
We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber's Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.
Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex's success.
As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry's most talented people.
We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.
As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.