- Company Name
- Harvey John
- Job Title
- Legal Counsel: Digital, Data & Privacy
- Job Description
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Job title: Legal Counsel – Digital, Data & Privacy
Role Summary:
Provide in‑house legal leadership for a healthcare organization’s digital transformation, overseeing data protection, privacy compliance, and commercial contracts for digital products and services.
Expectations:
- 3+ years post‑qualification legal experience (PQE).
- Proven expertise in data privacy laws (GDPR, UK Data Protection Act) and emerging AI legislation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and represent the company in litigation.
- Strong business acumen, risk assessment, and pragmatic decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise on compliance with GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, AI regulations, and related privacy statutes.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and amend complex commercial agreements for SaaS, APIs, cloud services, AI solutions, and digital products.
- Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and provide clear legal guidance to product, engineering, marketing, and compliance teams.
- Represent the company in dispute resolution, including litigation and regulatory investigations.
- Monitor legislative developments, advise on impacts to business strategies, and lead training/awareness initiatives.
Required Skills:
- In‑depth knowledge of GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, UK data security laws, and AI-related legislation.
- Strong contract law skills, especially for digital and technology agreements.
- Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, and advocacy abilities.
- Analytical mindset, business‑savvy, and pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.
- Stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Qualified solicitor or barrister (or equivalent legal qualification).
- LLB, JD, or comparable legal degree.
- Data privacy certification (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPD) or equivalent is advantageous.
Burgess hill, United kingdom
Hybrid
23-02-2026