Senior Data Protection Legal Counsel
Fry & Brown ·
A well-established international insurance group is looking to appoint a Senior Data Protection Legal Counsel to lead its data protection function, working closely with senior stakeholders across Underwriting, Claims, Operations, IT, Information Security, Compliance and Risk.
This is a broad, senior-level role combining hands-on legal advisory work with leadership of the Data Protection team, reporting to the Head of Legal and Data Protection Officer. What's involved: Advising the business on its legal and regulatory obligations under UK GDPR and related privacy lawsLeading and managing the Data Protection team, with scope to deputise for the DPOAdvising on AI and privacy governance frameworks, including oversight of Data Privacy Impact AssessmentsOverseeing international transfer risk assessments, data subject rights requests and breach managementAdvising on data protection clauses in third-party contracts, including international transfer mechanismsDrafting board and committee reports and promoting GDPR awareness across the businessAbout you: Qualified solicitor, barrister or equivalent legal professional with demonstrable PQEData Protection qualification preferred (CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT or equivalent)Extensive knowledge of UK GDPR, PECR and related privacy lawsStrong stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate legal requirements into practical business solutionsInsurance sector experience, particularly delegated authority and third-party oversight arrangements, is desirable