Data Privacy Legal Counsel, Europe & Africa

Overview

The primary responsibility of the Data Privacy Legal Counsel, Europe & Africa, is to help Diageo leverage data as a strategic and commercial asset. This role provides strategic guidance to markets in Europe, UK and Africa, working in conjunction with the Senior Data Privacy Director and other members of the Data Privacy team.

The Data Privacy Legal Counsel, Europe & Africa will have deep knowledge of data privacy across the EU, greater Europe, the UK and Africa, and the ability to deliver commercially-minded advice. The successful candidate will operate at both strategic and operational levels, thinking proactively to identify creative solutions and delivering complex messages in a clear, persuasive manner. They will use their legal understanding to ensure market lawyers and the business are well advised on options, explaining legal concepts in plain English and adapting advice to the audience, while working autonomously and taking initiative.

They will need strong interpersonal and influencing skills, flexibility to support different priorities, and confidence to deliver presentations and training on data privacy and protection implications of new technologies to diverse audiences. They will partner with market representatives from legal, data & D&T technology; HR / people & talent; and marketing / commercial. They will work collaboratively with other members of the Global Data Privacy Team to enable Diageo to unlock data usage while maintaining good data stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and reputational matters within marketing, technology, innovation and analytics; Human Resources / people & talent; and Digital & Technology and IM&S for the markets within the regions.
• Deliver training across various business units.
• Carry out and communicate privacy related legal research - monitor and provide updates on changes to the regulatory landscape.
• Draft and advise on complex data protection-related documentation, including data transfers, legitimate interest assessments and privacy impact assessments.
• Lead complex privacy reviews and negotiations with significant risk and complexity affecting multiple business functions.

Qualifications & Experience

Working with Us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in various ways, including part-time, compressed hours, and flexible location. Please discuss what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

Join us and you can expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package.

Diageo values an inclusive and diverse culture as part of its purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere.” This purpose is inclusive in nature, valuing everyone irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity. We are committed to diverse talent across the 180 countries in which we operate and strive to reflect our broad consumer base. Diversity is a key enabler for our growth, and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for respecting the unique contribution of each person.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve this, we need the world’s very best people.

We’re looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our brands to the next level!

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