Data Protection Legal Counsel

A household name and global leader in their FMCG field, based in Surrey, is looking for a Legal Counsel to provide advice on regulatory/compliance matters with a focus on data protection.

The Data Protection/Regulatory/Compliance Counsel will be working within the European team to provide advice on data protection law issues both in the UK and across the rest of Europe.

The principal areas of the role will focus on:
- Advising on applicable data protection issues arising in relation to European projects and initiatives;
- Advising and working on relevant data protection structures to ensure data protection compliance, including engaging in dialogue with company subsidiaries across Europe;
- Assisting with research on legal issues, case law and legislative developments;
- Providing training to the business on compliance matters;
- Assisting with the provision of practical guidance to the business on policies and procedures.

Skills

Candidates should have good academics and have trained at a top tier London or major provincial firm. They need to have a good overall grasp of compliance issues, particularly data protection and ideally have experience of advising global consumer products brands. In-house experience is desirable.

Benefits

You will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary and car allowance. On top of this there is a generous pension contribution and flexible benefits allowance.

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