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Senior Legal Counsel - Privacy
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Hybrid · Leeds, United Kingdom
Experience
Mid-level · 4+ years
Job description
Senior Legal Counsel focused on privacy, serving as Data Protection Officer for designated Group entities and leading the development and implementation of the privacy program across the LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group's brands, entities and markets.
At a glance
- Employment
- Full-time · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Hybrid · Leeds, United Kingdom
- Languages
- English – fluent
What you'll do
- Ensure compliance with all privacy related laws and regulations for assigned entities, brands, and markets within the LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group
- Serve as Data Protection Officer (DPO) for designated Group entities, fulfilling all statutory duties and responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with other DPOs and internal stakeholders on all pertinent data protection matters
- Conduct comprehensive data protection due diligence on prospective and existing business partners
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex data protection agreements, clauses, and terms
- Draft, review, and update privacy policies and related procedures, privacy notices, and cookie policies for the Group and its partners
- Develop and refine internal procedures and policies to ensure robust personal data protection and GDPR compliance
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a broad spectrum of data protection issues to business units, senior management, and project teams
- Participate in and lead data protection workstreams within significant company projects, including mergers & acquisitions (M&As)
- Take ownership of and lead major privacy-related initiatives, representing the Privacy team in critical cross-functional company projects and steering groups
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to professional development and knowledge sharing within the Privacy team
- Contribute strategically to the evolution and implementation of the Group's overall privacy program and strategy
- Provide assistance and legal advice concerning data subjects' rights requests
- Manage and provide expert advice on customer complaints related to data protection, including internal investigations, drafting submissions, and preparing reports
- Liaise with data protection supervisory authorities and other regulators regarding complaints, inquiries, audits, and other regulatory matters
- Handle data breaches and associated reporting requirements
- Ensure material data protection risks are escalated appropriately and regulatory reporting obligations are discharged within statutory timeframes
- Conduct, manage, advise on, and assist with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), other privacy related assessments or investigations, and privacy audits
What we're looking for
- A recognised legal qualification demonstrating a strong foundation in legal principles and analysis
- A minimum of 4-6 years of progressive experience in a dedicated privacy legal role, preferably within a multinational or complex corporate environment
- Deep and demonstrable expertise in GDPR and other relevant global data protection laws
- Proven experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex data protection agreements and privacy-related policies
- Demonstrated ability to act as a DPO or hold a similar lead privacy advisory role, including managing regulatory interactions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving regulatory landscape
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Nice to have
- Specific experience within the iGaming, financial services, or technology sectors
- Any relevant privacy certifications
Your team
Privacy team
A dynamic and growing Privacy team within the LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group
Benefits
BUPA healthcare coverage, including pre-existing conditions, plus a cashback plan for dental, optical, and other treatments
- Hybrid working - 3 days per week at the office, with flexibility for 2 days at home
- Workation - up to 4 weeks per year (T&Cs apply)
- 28 days of paid leave, plus all public and bank holidays in England
- Pension contributions matched up to 6%
- £250 annual wellbeing allowance (T&Cs apply)
- Complimentary snacks and drinks, as well as breakfasts and lunches on a weekly basis
- Regular opportunities to attend sporting events throughout the year, plus a quarterly team budget
- Up to 6 months of full pay for maternity leave
- Cycle-to-work scheme and gym discounts
- Newly renovated offices at Tailors Corner, a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station
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About LeoVegas Group
Team Leo
At the core of LeoVegas Group is Team Leo. Our culture is our foundation and is what enables us to innovate, build, and lead as we trailblaze our way through the igaming industry.
Key facts
- over 2000
- iGaming
- Team of over 2000 innovators, initiators, and groundbreakers
- Working in a fast-paced and agile environment across 18 offices worldwide
- Company working language is English