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General Counsel & DPO (Mat Cover) Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at InfoSum
Title: General Counsel & DPO (Mat Cover)
Company: InfoSum
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Please note: This is a 1 year Fixed Term position to cover Maternity Leave.
As General Counsel & DPO, you will be responsible for overseeing all legal and privacy matters at InfoSum, ensuring that the company operates within the framework of applicable laws and regulations while supporting business objectives. You will provide strategic legal guidance with a focus on privacy to senior leadership, manage risk, and ensure InfoSum’s continued growth through sound legal and regulatory practices. This role requires specialist privacy knowledge, general legal expertise, business acumen and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, evolving technology landscape.
Core Responsibilities
Provide expert legal counsel to senior leadership and key stakeholders on a range of legal matters with a focus on privacy, commercial contracts and intellectual property
Supervising a junior lawyer on commercial contract negotiations, ensuring terms align with business goals and mitigate risk
Ensure InfoSum remains compliant with applicable data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry regulations
Work closely with the Product, Engineering, and Compliance teams to assess and address legal risks associated with new products, features, and partnerships
Establish and maintain InfoSum’s risk management framework, identifying potential legal risks and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies
Develop and implement company-wide policies and training on legal and compliance matters, including contract management, privacy, and ethical business practices
Stay up to date on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends to proactively guide the company in maintaining compliance and competitive positioning
Support employment law matters, including hiring policies, disputes, and internal investigations
Draft, review, and negotiate key business agreements, including customer contracts, partnership agreements, and supplier arrangements
Additional responsibilities as required by the business
Requirements
Qualified solicitor with 10+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally in the technology, SaaS, or data privacy space
Expertise in global data protection and commercial contract negotiation
Strong knowledge of data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA) and experience advising on privacy-related legal matters
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and risk assessment skills
Ability to balance legal considerations with commercial priorities and business strategy
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal colleagues clearly and concisely
Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Experience working with international legal frameworks and cross-border transactions
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive legal best practices across the company
Benefits
We offer some of the most competitive benefits on the market, a full list can be found on our careers page and does vary based on region.
