Interim Data Privacy Lawyer (Fully Remote)- £160k-£185k- Global Technology Company

Job description

Interim Data Privacy Attorney – 8‑Month Contract (Remote)

A global technology-led organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Data Privacy Attorney to support and enhance its international privacy programme during a fixed‑term engagement. This role will act as the primary point of contact for all data protection matters, partnering closely with senior legal leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and operationalise a global data privacy framework
• Serve as the central advisor on GDPR and related international privacy regulations
• Provide hands‑on support with privacy risk assessments, documentation, and internal advisory work
• Advise on AI governance and data‑privacy implications of AI technologies, including emerging EU requirements
• Partner with legal, compliance, and business teams across multiple jurisdictions to ensure consistent privacy practices
• Oversee privacy tooling (e.g. OneTrust) for data mapping, DPIAs, and compliance workflows

Required Experience

• Experience in data privacy law, ideally in‑house or supporting global organisations
• Strong, practical GDPR expertise (EU‑focused)
• CIPP/E (or equivalent) certification
• Demonstrated experience advising on privacy and AI‑related compliance issues
• Hands‑on experience with OneTrust or similar privacy management platforms
• Comfortable operating autonomously in a global, matrixed, remote environment

Additional Information

• Remote role with regular engagement with EU‑based leadership
• Fixed‑term contract (8 months)
• Ideally suited to candidates with experience in international, scaling, or spin‑off environments

Please contact: gbalasubrama@mlaglobal.com for further details.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English