Data Privacy / Regulatory Lawyer

Job description

We are seeking experienced EU-qualified lawyers to support a global technology platform on a specialist regulatory compliance project focused on cross-border law enforcement requests for electronic data.

This is an opportunity to work on a cutting-edge area of digital regulation, advising on the implementation and operational management of the EU's E-Evidence framework. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional legal, privacy, and compliance teams, providing practical legal advice in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on matters relating to the EU E-Evidence Regulation and associated cross-border law enforcement requests.
• Review and assess requests from law enforcement and judicial authorities for electronic data.
• Provide legal guidance on obligations relating to disclosure, preservation, and handling of electronic evidence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable EU privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR.
• Support internal stakeholders on regulatory risk and legal compliance issues.
• Work within internal legal platforms and processes to manage requests within strict statutory deadlines.
• Collaborate with legal, privacy, trust & safety, and compliance teams across multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer licensed to practise in an EU jurisdiction.
• Approximately 6+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Significant experience in one or more of the following:
• Privacy and data protection law
• Law enforcement response
• Regulatory investigations
• Digital regulation or technology regulation
• Strong working knowledge of GDPR and wider EU privacy legislation.
• Experience advising technology, digital platform, telecommunications, or online services businesses is highly desirable.
• Ability to assess complex legal issues quickly and provide pragmatic, commercial advice.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable working under tight statutory deadlines and managing time-sensitive matters.

Working Pattern

• Availability to work Asia-Pacific business hours is essential (2 am - 10 am UK time).
• The role may require occasional weekend and public holiday coverage to support urgent law enforcement requests.
• The engagement is expected to be full-time, with an immediate start.

Desirable Experience

• Experience handling government or law enforcement requests for user data.
• Knowledge of cross-border electronic evidence frameworks.
• Background in regulatory compliance within the technology or digital services sector.
• Experience working in-house or advising multinational technology companies.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Profession type

ICT

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