Job Details: Senior Legal Counsel - Data Privacy To advise and provide guidance to Sage colleagues on data protection issues on a global basis. In particular, the role will focus on support for Sage colleagues working in product development and engineering, and sales and marketing, plus assistance to the Commercial and Product Legal teams with advice in connection with complex privacy legal matters (including regional Commercial Legal team members), and privacy risk incident management.The role will report into the Data Privacy Director, and will involve close collaboration with other members of the Data Privacy Legal team, and the Sage legal team more widely.Key Responsibilities:Leverage expert knowledge of data protection laws, including GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018, to provide high-quality legal advice to stakeholders across Sage.Collaborate with regional colleagues and external counsel on matters outside the UK jurisdiction and data privacy risk incidents.Contribute to maintaining Sage's data privacy compliance framework, including policy review and development, while supporting the creation of external-facing materials such as privacy notices and consent notices.Identify and mitigate privacy risks, providing expert input on GDPR compliance activities, and support product and engineering teams in implementing privacy by design principles.Lead advisory efforts on cookies, similar technologies, and digital advertising, contribute to the management of the data privacy operating model, act as a key contact for EU local legal and data privacy matters, and develop and deliver training materials to colleagues across Sage.Minimum Qualifications:Robust knowledge of data protection laws with a minimum of five years' post-qualification experience advising corporate organizations, preferably gained through in-house roles.Demonstrated business-oriented mindset, operational focus, and familiarity with emerging technologies such as ad tech, AI, and machine learning.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks effectively, and communicate complex concepts clearly to non-legal colleagues.Advanced behavioral competencies, including effective communication, collaboration, customer focus, and adaptability.Experience with privacy management tools like OneTrust.Preferred Qualifications: Prior in-house experience or secondment roles, along with a track record of working on complex projects.Technical / Professional Qualifications: English law qualified lawyer with at least five years’ post-qualification experience with strong data protection law expertise within the UK and EU, and good working knowledge of data privacy law regimes in other jurisdictions preferred. IAPP CIPP/E certification or similar.Your Benefits:Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverageWork away scheme for up to 10 weeks a yearOn-going training and professional developmentPaid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage FoundationFlexible work patterns and hybrid workingFunction: LegalCountry: United KingdomOffice Location: London; NewcastleWork Place Type: HybridWorking at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions.We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out at #J-18808-Ljbffr