Senior Legal Counsel, Data Protection

**Senior Legal Counsel, Data Protection & Privacy**

Role Purpose

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about data protection and will bring energy and enthusiasm to the role. There is plenty of opportunity to develop professional and personal skills, take a leading role in the Legal and Compliance team, andwork alongside senior management as a trusted business advisor. While a background in media or technology is not necessary for the role, a keen interest in learning about new technologies and data practices is critical.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Partner with key areas of the business to be their first point of contact to provide legal and strategic data protection and privacy advice. Seeking solutions that help minimise risk and resolve issues whilst also maximising opportunities for our businessto deliver on its goals and protect dentsu’s commercial interests.
- Be at the forefront of advising on and embedding privacy protections and considerations into new and existing global products, as well as advising on ways to minimise privacy risks both for us and our clients when taking these products to market.
- Act as an escalation point for other members of the legal team on challenging data protection and privacy matters.
- Collaborate effectively with teams across dentsu, including the global data protection office and regional and local legal teams, to help implement and improve the global data protection legal and compliance program including through the creation of globallyled standards and guidance.
- Monitor and respond to developments in data protection and information security, including new laws, regulations, key judgements, regulatory guidance etc.
- Advocate the 'value add’ of privacy advice and support across the company, including through: conducting training, distribution of globally led thought leadership and more general awareness-raising exercises.
- Advise and support on the negotiation of data protection issues within commercial contracts

**Person Specification**
- A member of a law society or accredited bar organisation, with at least 4 years’ post-qualification experience.
- A data protection lawyer with deep experience and knowledge of applicable laws and best practices.
- Experience advising on emerging technologies within advertising, media and marketing would be advantageous.
- Someone who: o has a desire to learn more about the wider media and advertising industry.
- Has strong commercial and business acumen that allows the individual to compare the relevant legal risks efficiently and expeditiously to the scope of commercial strategy and corporate objectives.
- Can work autonomously, take initiative and be pro-active in addressing new matters or challenges.
- Has a passion for the work they do and the industries they work in, with a demonstrated ability to show leadership.
- Is confident to clearly communicate on matters that involve board-level and senior management attention; and
- Can collaborate with colleagues across teams and jurisdictions and enjoys working as a team.

**About dentsu international**

**Working with us**

Joining dentsu international, you’ll join a team of 48,000 people.? It’s?an?opportunity to produce career-defining work. Along the way, you’ll team up with inspiring colleagues and encounter a richness of clients, cultures and experiences.? We offer excitingchallenges, memorable experiences and opportunities to shape your future.

**Inclusion and Diversity**

We’re proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won’t define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great, we want everyone to bringtheir full self to work and create something amazing. That’s what we care about. So, whether you’re joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone.

We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustmentneeds arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.

Location: London

Brand: Global Functions

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent