CrawlJobs Logo

Senior Legal Counsel - Data Privacy & Compliance

United Kingdom, Dunstable · Job Posted March 19, 2026
Apply Position
Job Link Share

Job Description

We’re hiring a Senior Legal Counsel dedicated to Data Privacy & Compliance - someone who doesn’t just interpret policy but shapes it. We’re looking for someone who can build infrastructure, create clarity, influence stakeholders, and confidently guide a highly consumer‑centric business through a rapidly changing legal landscape.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead on UK data protection compliance, advising across Whitbread’s end‑to‑end consumer and employee data lifecycle
  • Develop, maintain and embed group‑wide policies, procedures and data governance frameworks
  • Manage and optimise our relationship with the UK’s outsourced DPO
  • Provide best‑practice guidance to operations in Ireland, Germany and China
  • Deliver DPIAs, ROPAs, DSAR handling, and data‑related litigation management
  • Advise on CRM, digital marketing, cookies, and marketing consent
  • Draft and negotiate data processing/sharing agreements
  • Guide IT teams to ensure privacy is embedded from the very beginning of any change or initiative
  • Own and evolve a broad compliance portfolio, including: Code of Conduct governance and communication
  • Competition law risk and training
  • Anti‑bribery & corruption framework and controls
  • AI governance, supporting policy development and advising stakeholders on emerging regulation
  • Supporting the Legal Director with compliance reports for the Audit & Risk Committee and ongoing risk reviews

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in UK data protection law (EU desirable)
  • Experience handling large volumes of consumer and/or employee data (B2C essential)
  • Strong policy‑writing skills — capable of building frameworks from scratch and owning them
  • Experience in drafting and implementing procedures, controls and compliance programmes
  • Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing across the business
  • Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and enthusiasm
  • Private‑practice background welcome
  • in‑house experience is a bonus, not a requirement

Nice to have

  • EU data protection law desirable
  • In‑house experience is a bonus

What we offer

  • bonus
  • 10% matched pension
  • health care

Looking for more opportunities?

Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Similar Jobs for

Senior Legal Counsel - Data Privacy & Compliance

8 matching positions

Senior Counsel, Legal & Compliance

OpenSea is the gateway to web3’s next chapter—where NFTs, fungible tokens, and e...
Location
Location
United States
Salary
Salary:
195000.00 - 280000.00 USD / Year
opensea.io Logo
OpenSea
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • JD and 5–7+ years of experience in sanctions/OFAC compliance, AML, or financial crimes, with demonstrated depth of ownership
  • Working knowledge of privacy laws and regulatory frameworks, including GDPR and CCPA/CPRA
  • Strong understanding of blockchain technology, crypto, and digital asset markets
  • Proven judgment and decision-making experience—you’ve made disposition calls, not just escalated issues
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and business stakeholders
  • Ability to operate autonomously in a lean, fast-paced environment where you own outcomes
  • Enthusiasm for AI tools and process innovation, with a willingness to experiment and improve how legal work gets done
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead and evolve OpenSea’s OFAC sanctions and counter-illicit finance compliance program, including wallet screening, alert management, and enforcement of controls
  • Interpret and advise on changes to sanctions regimes
  • Work with our compliance investigator to investigate and adjudicate edge cases, making disposition decisions on whether to block, escalate, or clear activity
  • Execute annual risk assessments and country risk assessments
  • Prepare and deliver quarterly compliance reporting to senior leadership
  • Lead GDPR and other privacy and data regulatory frameworks (including CCPA/CPRA)
  • Support product teams with privacy risk analysis for new features and integrations
  • Support contract negotiation as capacity allows in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
  • Track legislative and regulatory developments and flag implications for the business
  • Provide input on important submissions and regulatory filings
What we offer
What we offer
  • Health Benefits: We cover 100% Dental/Vision/Medical for employees and 90% for dependents
  • Flexible Time Off Policy
  • Parental Leave: 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Bonding & up to 8 additional weeks for the birthing parent
  • Mental Health: We offer access to Spring Health, covering 8 therapy & 8 coaching sessions per year
  • 11 Company Holidays
  • Fidelity 401K Plan
  • Internet/Mobile Reimbursement Plan
  • Reimbursement or Monthly Snack Delivery
  • Company & Team retreats to get together for fun and collaboration
  • Team Member Co-Working and Gathering Expense
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Privacy Counsel & Data Protection Officer

Make online trading safer and privacy-first. As Senior Privacy Counsel & Data Pr...
Location
Location
Germany , Berlin
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
adevinta.com Logo
Adevinta
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Relevant experience both in a law firm and in-house, preferably with online platforms and/or ad tech
  • German law degree (2. Staatsexamen or equivalent)
  • Multi-year experience in the data protection field
  • Have worked as a DPO
  • Have successfully engaged with data protection regulators
  • Proactive and a creative problem solver
  • High interest in networking and building social connections
  • Excellent collaborator with solid diplomacy, stakeholder management and strong presentation skills
  • Strong understanding of AI and data-driven technologies and their privacy implications
  • Know how to assess and mitigate privacy risks of AI systems
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Act as a key contact for local regulators and officials in incidents, investigations or policy consultations
  • Monitor and interpret changes in legislation, industry standards and regulatory positions on privacy and data use
  • Develop and maintain a strong network with external privacy experts
  • Manage, monitor and report on privacy compliance topics
  • Identify data protection issues proactively and recommend pragmatic remedies
  • Co-shape and iterate the local privacy strategy and roadmap
  • Fulfill all DPO-related tasks under GDPR and local law
  • Run regular internal privacy compliance audits
  • Design and deliver training for business stakeholders
What we offer
What we offer
  • An attractive Base Salary
  • Participation in our Short Term Incentive plan (annual bonus)
  • Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere
  • A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Privacy Counsel & Data Protection Officer

Make online trading safer and privacy-first. As Senior Privacy Counsel & Data Pr...
Location
Location
Germany , Berlin
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
adevinta.com Logo
Adevinta
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Relevant experience both in a law firm and in-house, preferably with online platforms and/or ad tech
  • German law degree (2. Staatsexamen or equivalent)
  • Multi-year experience in the data protection field
  • Experience working as a DPO
  • Experience successfully engaging with data protection regulators
  • Proactive and a creative problem solver
  • High interest in networking and building social connections
  • Excellent collaborator with solid diplomacy, stakeholder management and strong presentation skills
  • Strong understanding of AI and data-driven technologies and their privacy implications
  • Know how to assess and mitigate privacy risks of AI systems
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Act as a key contact for local regulators and officials in incidents, investigations or policy consultations
  • Monitor and interpret changes in legislation, industry standards and regulatory positions on privacy and data use
  • Develop and maintain a strong network with external privacy experts
  • Manage, monitor and report on privacy compliance topics, including records of processing activities, impact assessments and data retention
  • Identify data protection issues proactively and recommend pragmatic remedies
  • Co-shape and iterate the local privacy strategy and roadmap
  • Fulfill all DPO-related tasks under GDPR and local law, including reporting and governance structures
  • Run regular internal privacy compliance audits
  • Design and deliver training for business stakeholders
What we offer
What we offer
  • An attractive Base Salary
  • Participation in our Short Term Incentive plan (annual bonus)
  • Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere
  • A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • A collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow
  • A range of locally relevant benefits
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Privacy Counsel & Data Protection Officer

Make online trading safer and privacy-first. As Senior Privacy Counsel & Data Pr...
Location
Location
Germany , Berlin
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
adevinta.com Logo
Adevinta
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Relevant experience both in a law firm and in-house, preferably with online platforms and/or ad tech
  • Hold a German law degree (2. Staatsexamen or equivalent)
  • Multi-year experience in the data protection field
  • Have worked as a DPO
  • Have successfully engaged with data protection regulators
  • Proactive and a creative problem solver
  • High interest in networking and building social connections
  • Excellent collaborator with solid diplomacy, stakeholder management and strong presentation skills
  • Strong understanding of AI and data-driven technologies and their privacy implications
  • Know how to assess and mitigate privacy risks of AI systems
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Act as a key contact for local regulators and officials in incidents, investigations or policy consultations
  • Monitor and interpret changes in legislation, industry standards and regulatory positions on privacy and data use
  • Develop and maintain a strong network with external privacy experts
  • Manage, monitor and report on privacy compliance topics
  • Identify data protection issues proactively and recommend pragmatic remedies
  • Co-shape and iterate the local privacy strategy and roadmap
  • Fulfill all DPO-related tasks under GDPR and local law
  • Run regular internal privacy compliance audits
  • Design and deliver training for business stakeholders
What we offer
What we offer
  • An attractive Base Salary
  • Participation in our Short Term Incentive plan (annual bonus)
  • Work From Anywhere: Enjoy up to 20 days a year of working from anywhere
  • A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
  • A collaborative environment with an opportunity to explore your potential and grow
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility

Mastercard is committed to balancing innovation with legal compliance and has em...
Location
Location
United States of America , Purchase; Arlington
Salary
Salary:
204000.00 - 325000.00 USD / Year
mastercard.com Logo
Mastercard
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Law degree required
  • Membership to a Bar (if permitted by law)
  • Solid expertise in AI legal frameworks
  • Strong understanding of global data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
  • Track record dealing with Artificial Intelligence projects, products or solutions
  • Good understanding of AI technologies, incl. Generative and Agentic AI
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical legal solutions
  • Ability to collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering
  • Superior time management, planning, and organizational skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Partner with the AI and Data Office to enable AI efforts, including big bets from a privacy and AI legal perspective
  • Work with business stakeholders to implement legal, technical, operational and administrative requirements for Mastercard's AI solutions and uses stemming from evolving AI regulations globally
  • Provide AI legal and privacy expertise to key initiatives furthering Mastercard AI Governance
  • Develop and review documentation on Mastercard's Responsible AI
  • Monitor regulatory guidance and enforcement on AI laws to assess evolving impact on Mastercard’s AI Compliance Program
  • Collaborate with Public Policy and Government Affairs on engagement efforts on evolving AI regulatory and policy initiatives
What we offer
What we offer
  • Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
  • Flexible spending account and health savings account
  • Paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
  • 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
  • 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
  • 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
  • 401k with a best-in-class company match
  • Deferred compensation for eligible roles
  • Fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
  • Eligibility for tuition reimbursement
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Legal Counsel, Legal Commercial Operations

Reporting to the Director, Legal Commercial Operations (U.S.), the Senior Legal ...
Location
Location
United States of America , Charlotte
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
https://www.circlek.com Logo
Circle K
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • JD or equivalent from an accredited institution and admission to at least one US state bar
  • 10+ years of experience, with a minimum of 5 years leading teams and/or functions (in-house and law firm)
  • Strong background advising on marketing, advertising, promotions, privacy, applicable regulatory, and consumer protection issues
  • Experience with regulated and age-restricted products and/or loyalty programs is highly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, balance risk, and work quickly with creative, fast-moving teams
  • Comfortable advising on a broad and shifting array of retail legal issues, including the enthusiasm to counsel on new and trending areas of law
  • Ability to work comfortably while processes and systems are being established
  • Collaborative spirit with a sense of humor
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Support the Marketing, Digital, and Communications functions at Circle K
  • Provide day-to-day legal advice on marketing and advertising initiatives, including claims substantiation, promotional campaigns, sweepstakes, and digital marketing
  • Advise on the legal aspects of: websites, mobile apps, and online platforms
  • e-commerce and digital sales
  • personalization and digital marketing
  • collection of customer data
  • Review and approve marketing copy, press releases, creative materials, and consumer-facing disclosures
  • Review, negotiate, and approve contracts related to marketing, advertising, promotional campaigns, sweepstakes, and digital marketing
  • Advise on influencer, endorsement, and testimonial compliance
  • Review product labels, packaging, and marketing claims, with a focus on regulated products
What we offer
What we offer
  • Competitive Salary
  • Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, deferred compensation plan, employee stock plan, etc.)
  • People Perks which allows for great discounts on food and fuel
  • Vacation / PTO time
  • Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team
  • Work for a leading, innovative, and growing company in convenience stores operations
  • Fortune 500 company and a 5-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner
  • Tuition reimbursement of $5,000 per year
  • Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Counsel – Privacy & Data Protection

Mastercard’s global Commercial and New Payment Flows (CNPF) Privacy team is seek...
Location
Location
United Kingdom , London
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
mastercard.com Logo
Mastercard
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Qualified lawyer with a strong academic foundation and solid legal training
  • Additional certifications (e.g., IAPP) are a plus
  • Keen interest in global data privacy developments and a working knowledge of privacy and data protection frameworks (e.g., GDPR
  • familiarity with others like CCPA is helpful but can be learned on the job) with some practical experience applying them, previous inhouse or technology/privacy exposure is beneficial
  • Familiarity with financial services, payments, or digital products is preferred, or a strong willingness to learn about these sectors
  • Experience with privacy platforms such as OneTrust is an advantage
  • Curiosity about digital technologies and an interest in how they intersect privacy and data governance
  • Proactive, practical, and eager to translate legal requirements into clear, usable guidance with support from senior team members
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for non-legal audiences
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provide day to day privacy support to business teams, handling product queries and operational issues, and escalating complex matters where needed
  • Support the CNPF privacy team, including Move (Mastercard Send and Cross Border Services), by preparing guidance, assessments, and initial reviews for product initiatives and market expansion
  • Advise across the broader CNPF space (including B2B payments and SME solutions) on data use, AI enabled products, data flows, and controller/processor roles in multi party ecosystems
  • Embed Privacy by Design into the product lifecycle through initial impact assessments, risk screenings, and alignment with Mastercard’s privacy and AI governance frameworks
  • Assist with responses to government data requests, RFIs, and CDD inquiries by gathering inputs, preparing drafts, and ensuring compliance with internal and legal requirements
  • Support contracting by drafting and reviewing standard data protection terms, preparing for negotiations, and escalating higher risk issues
  • Monitor regulatory developments and contribute to legal scans, providing clear, practical summaries of key impacts
  • Help build privacy awareness across the business, including developing training materials and supporting capability building efforts
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent application of privacy requirements and effective follow through on actions
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Legal Counsel

We are looking for an experienced legal counsel for an approximately 12-month co...
Location
Location
Sweden , Stockholm
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
seenthis.co Logo
SeenThis
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • 5+ years of relevant legal experience as an in-house counsel or from a top-tier law firm, preferably within media and/or technology
  • Strong experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts (e.g. customer, partner and vendor agreements)
  • Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical business advice
  • Comfortable working independently and setting up legal processes
  • Experience working with international stakeholders and cross-border legal issues
  • Law degree (Swedish law degree or equivalent with relevant Swedish legal experience preferred)
  • Fluent in English
  • Swedish language skills are a strong advantage
  • Strong proficiency in using AI tools as part of your work, with the ability to automate and optimize your workflows
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Own and manage legal matters across the company, acting as SeenThis' legal advisor
  • Lead negotiation, drafting, and review of both local and international customer agreements, supplier agreements, data processing agreements (DPAs), NDAs and other commercial agreements
  • Review, draft, and negotiate supplier and partner agreements
  • Ensure compliance and own the company’s policy framework
  • Oversee intellectual property matters, including management of the trademark portfolio, brand protection, and IP-related agreements and licensing
  • Develop and maintain legal templates and internal guidelines
  • Administer the contract system and ensure it is up to date
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including data protection (GDPR), regulatory frameworks, and other relevant technology and privacy regulations such as IAB Transparency and Consent Framework
  • Monitor regulatory developments relevant to SaaS, data, and AI, and proactively assess their impact on the business
  • Coordinate with external legal counsel where needed, managing cost and scope effectively
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right