Privacy Advisor

  • Location
    Glasgow
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    2025-10-06
  • Industry
    Law firm
  • Expiry Date
    2025-09-09

A top international law firm is looking for a Privacy Advisor to join its Privacy and Tech regulatory team, based in Glasgow. This team operates within the broader Risk and Governance function and works closely with the firm’s cybersecurity leadership to ensure alignment with evolving data protection and technology regulations.

In this role, you’ll help shape and deliver the firm’s strategic objectives around data governance, regulatory compliance, and digital enablement. Your work will directly support the implementation of the firm’s data strategy and contribute to the success of key transformation initiatives.

Although formally linked to the firm’s UK operations centre, this position plays a vital role in supporting the global compliance agenda across multiple jurisdictions. Continued investment in this function reflects the firm’s commitment to strengthening its risk framework and delivering high-impact projects such as digital transformation, data maturity, and the execution of a multi-year security and privacy roadmap.

The Risk and Governance team is commercially focused, aiming to deliver practical, value-driven solutions that benefit both the business and its clients.

Candidate Profile:

They’re looking for someone who brings:

  • Solid understanding of international data protection laws and regulatory frameworks.
  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience supporting privacy compliance in large, complex organisations.
  • The ability to turn regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance.
  • A high level of discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
  • A proactive mindset and a desire to deepen subject-matter expertise in a fast-evolving field.

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