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Montu UK

Montu UK

www.alternaleaf.co.uk

1 Job

87 Employees

About the Company

Montu is the leading medical cannabis company committed to improve the lives of millions of patients.

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Montu UK
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Data Privacy Counsel
Job Description
Job Title: Data Privacy Counsel Role Summary: Lead and enforce UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and PECR compliance for a digital health platform, integrating privacy by design into product, operations, and vendor relationships. Expectations: • Own and continuously improve the privacy compliance framework. • Act as the UK privacy SME, translating regulations into actionable policies. • Serve as DPO for group entities and primary ICO liaison. • Foster a privacy‑first culture through training and clear guidance. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain core privacy artefacts (RoPA, policies, DPIA framework, retention schedules, cookie/marketing guidelines) and produce concise internal reports. - Advise senior leaders and cross‑functional teams on privacy‑by‑design, data ethics, DPIAs, risk assessments, and pragmatic controls for telehealth, patient portal, prescribing, and pharmacy systems. - Draft, review, and negotiate DPAs, data‑sharing agreements, and privacy/security provisions in commercial contracts. - Conduct vendor due diligence, define controller/processor roles, and manage international transfer requirements, including TIAs. - Serve as DPO for group companies and primary contact for the ICO on UK processing activities. - Build and deliver privacy training, awareness programs, and user‑friendly guidance to support fast, compliant product development. Required Skills: - UK-qualified solicitor or barrister with 3–6 years PQE in privacy/data protection (in‑house or private practice). - Deep knowledge of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, PECR, and handling special‑category health data in regulated settings. - Proven experience designing or managing privacy compliance programmes (RoPA, DPIAs, policies, training, incident readiness). - Strong drafting and negotiation skills for DPAs, data‑sharing agreements, and privacy/security clauses. - Ability to work autonomously in a high‑growth, mission‑driven environment and influence technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Required Education & Certifications: - Qualified UK solicitor or barrister. - Legal qualification and ongoing professional development in privacy/data protection.
Winnersh, United kingdom
Hybrid
20-01-2026