Description
We are looking for a Privacy and AI Lawyer with around 3-5 PQE to provide practical, commercially focused advice across the firm, working with colleagues in the General Counsel’s Office, business operations teams and client-facing lawyers around the world.
As part of our Privacy and Data Team, you will provide proactive legal support on privacy, data, artificial intelligence, confidentiality and non-personal data matters. You will work closely with the Associate General Counsel for Privacy and Data, other specialist lawyers and advisers, and colleagues across the firm’s international network.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the firm in managing privacy, AI, data protection and client confidentiality risk in the UK and internationally
- Researching and advising on privacy, AI and data-related requirements affecting the firm, its functions and its business activities
- Providing privacy, AI and data input into client questionnaires and bids
- Carrying out Privacy Impact Assessments and other data protection or AI risk assessments
- Reviewing and advising on privacy, AI and data provisions in client terms, projects and procurement arrangements, including negotiating provisions with clients and suppliers
- Assisting with security incident assessments, remediation and breach notification
- Supporting audits of data protection and AI compliance, identifying risks and helping to drive remedial action
- Assisting with data subject rights requests, including subject access requests
- Responding to queries from across the business on privacy, AI, data and confidentiality matters
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A law degree and current practising certificate
- An IAPP, ISEB or other relevant data protection qualification
- An awareness of upcoming regulatory developments across privacy, AI and data
- Excellent written and verbal communication, organisation, negotiation and influencing skills
- The judgement to handle confidential and sensitive issues while building trust and credibility at all levels
- The ability to take responsibility, work autonomously and manage competing priorities at pace
- A practical, creative approach to problem-solving and the resilience to perform effectively in a pressurised environment
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with different teams and lawyers across the firm
We offer:
- Interesting work, real scale – the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile matters within a genuinely international firm
- A firm that backs your growth – clear expectations, structured development and real investment in helping you reach your potential
- A progressive culture – collaborative, inclusive and forward-looking, with the space to innovate and do your best work
- A clear focus on sectors and clients – giving you the chance to build deep expertise and work closely with leading organisations in your field