Assistant General Counsel – Technology, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence -(M&F) UK869786

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Assistant General Counsel – Technology, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence -(M&F) UK869786, London (City of London)

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Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL – TECHNOLOGY, DATA PROTECTION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

LONDON (HYBRID WORKING – 1-2 DAYS PER WEEK IN THE OFFICE)

PERMANENT ROLE

Role Overview:

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is representing a world-leading professional services firm in their search for an Assistant General Counsel to join their in-house legal team. The candidate should be an experienced commercial lawyer specializing in technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI. The role involves providing practical, business-focused legal advice to global business and corporate services partners.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide legal support on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters for a global professional services organization.
• Advise on technology, data privacy, data protection, AI, and related matters; support day-to-day commercial and regulatory legal issues.
• Help ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations across jurisdictions and network policies.
• Support technology and risk management teams with legal support for their activities.
• Develop and implement governance and operational policies, procedures, and playbooks.
• Review and advise on new services and solutions, including governance processes and legal/regulatory issues related to technology, data privacy, data protection, and AI.
• Manage external legal counsel in multiple jurisdictions efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Balance practical, business-focused advice with risk management and compliance obligations.
• Make presentations and write articles on important legal topics.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

About You:

• UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent outside the UK) with significant experience at a major law firm or relevant in-house experience.
• Expert legal skills with the ability to lead complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Strategic risk management skills with quick issue identification and mitigation recommendations.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing transaction and commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex files, collaborating effectively with business teams.
• Ability to balance the needs of a fast-growing global business with legal and compliance risk management.
• Self-motivated, thriving in a fast-paced environment with global stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

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