Legal Counsel, Privacy & Technology

Why join Safeguard Global?  👀

We want to help you “Work in Any Way” - that means, making time for family, commitments, and life outside, so that you can have the best of both worlds. When you own what you do and are driven to deliver, you have the flexibility to decide where and how you work.  🚀

Our positions aren’t just remote and hybrid  first—they break free from the traditional ways of doing things, paving a way for A Job That Works for You. ✅

The Role

We’re seeking a skilled and business-savvy Legal Counsel, Privacy & Technology to join our growing Legal team. You will serve as the primary legal advisor on global privacy and data protection matters, supporting our operations, product development, and client-facing teams across jurisdictions to navigate applicable privacy frameworks and emerging AI risks and regulations.

This is a hands-on, business-facing role ideal for a lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex global privacy challenges, and can provide feasible risk-adjusted advice and support to the business. This role is not focused on day-to-day privacy compliance operations, but will work closely with our Legal and Compliance teams to support the business in managing and navigating privacy and emerging technology risk. As our first dedicated privacy lawyer, you will have the opportunity to shape the company’s privacy and AI legal strategy and serve as a key advisor to senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on global data privacy and protection matters (e.g., UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and other global frameworks).
• Draft, review, and negotiate data processing agreements (DPAs), data sharing agreements (DSAs), standard contractual clauses (SCCs), and privacy-related contract terms with clients and vendors.
• Collaborate with, and provide actionable guidance to, Product, Compliance, IT and Engineering teams to embed privacy-by-design and responsible AI principles in product development and global workflows.
• Support client-facing teams, including Operations and Marketing, to assess and respond to client inquiries or privacy exposure, as well as consent frameworks and other strategic projects.
• Interpret relevant global privacy regulations and assess their impact on the company’s operations and service offerings, including potential areas of expansion.
• Support cross-border data transfer impact assessments, DPIAs, and incident response protocols through to remediation.
• Identify and assess legal and privacy risk, and respond to privacy inquiries and complaints in partnership with Compliance, Operations, HR, Legal and other stakeholders.
• Advise the business on the use of AI tools, including on regulatory or global developments with respect to transparency, fairness, and accountability considerations.
• Contribute to internal training, policy updates, and awareness campaigns across global teams.
• Partner with external counsel where appropriate to manage regional privacy issues.

Qualifications

• Lawyer with 4+ years of post-qualification experience (ideally gained at an international or reputable regional law firm), with a demonstrated focus on data privacy and protection.
• Admitted to practice in a jurisdiction with a mature data privacy regime (e.g., EU/EEA, UK, Mexico). Candidates from other jurisdictions with strong GDPR-aligned experience are welcome to apply.
• Experience advising global organizations on international privacy frameworks and cross-border data transfers.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills, particularly related to privacy and technology terms.
• Prior experience supporting SaaS, HR tech, or global employment platforms is a plus.
• Prior experience or demonstrated interest in AI governance, automation or data ethics.
• Professional certifications such as CIPP (US/E/EU/A), CIPM, CIPT, or equivalent (e.g., CDPSE, ISO/IEC 27701) are a plus but not required.
• Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and with a good pulse commercial standards.
• Comfortable working across time zones and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Who we are and what we do: 

Safeguard Global is….Global! With offices worldwide, we help 1500+ companies hire, manage, and pay employees in 170+ countries. It's all about people! Join us to meet diverse folks, explore new cultures, and connect with amazing folks from around the globe. 🌎

Our Global Benefits 

• 👩‍💻 Autonomy & Flexibility (Work in Any Way): Be supported with as much flexibility as possible.  
• 🧑‍🍼 Bonding Leave: Enjoy paid leave to bond with your new family member.  
• 🎁 2 Charitable Days: Contribute to causes you believe in.  
• 🏆 Reward & Recognition Program: Be rewarded for your success and championing our values.  
• 💰 Corporate bonus/SIP: All Guardians are eligible for our annual bonus scheme or sales incentive plan. 
• 🏢 Coworking Space: Need to meet with a client, utilize admin services or just get out of the house? We’ve got you covered with flexible workspace options based on location.

Why become a Guardian: 

• 🌏 International Environment: Grow your network internationally and collaborate across the world. Interact, discover cultures, and tap into local expertise.  
• ⭐ Our Culture: We emphasize the people factor in everything we do. Our nurturing culture ensures your ideas reach our leaders and your contributions get the recognition they deserve.
• 📚 Learning: We support your continuous growth by providing access to 2 learning platforms, where you can learn at your own pace. 

Next Steps: 

To express your interest, please click on the following link. We wish you the best with your application. Our Guardian promise to you is to keep in touch to arrange the next stage should your application meet the position's requirements, and or a gentle update if you have been unsuccessful at this time. 

Welcome to the Future of Work! 🌐

At Safeguard Global, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Guardians.