Privacy and AI Counsel
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About the Position
We are looking for a Privacy and AI Counsel to join our group privacy team, based in London. As a valued member of our team, you will provide legal advice and guidance on privacy matters, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Product Counselling, including advising on DPIAs for high-risk processing and strategic AI initiatives
- Wise Platform and Banking Partner Contracting
- Advising on privacy requirements for expansion into new jurisdictions
- Advising on data sharing arrangements
- Advising on a range of privacy and data matters relating to AI adoption at Wise
- Compliance with cross-border data protection requirements
- Assisting with periodic global and/or entity audits
- Support Implementation of data governance and AI governance frameworks
Requirements
- Significant exposure to privacy and AI issues in the UK and Europe with an emphasis on use of EU/UK data in sophisticated market scenarios
- Experience in privacy by design and data protection impact assessments, including for AI initiatives
- Experience in drafting and negotiating privacy-related contracts and developing compliance and auditing frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal skills in English
- Admitted to practice law in the UK or a European jurisdiction with at least 4 years PQE experience of advising on privacy matters
- A problem-solving attitude, with the ability to use regulation together with data to drive business decisions
- Strong relationship management skills with the ability to deepen relationships and build partnerships across the business, including in operations, engineering, and risk
- Comfortable taking the initiative and working across multiple business lines and jurisdictions
- An understanding of digital and consumer-focused businesses, including new and developing businesses is also advantageous
- Ability to drive and deliver projects from inception to completion, timely and with attention to detail
Nice to Have
- Relevant privacy qualification, such as CIPM, CIPP, or equivalent
- Financial services experience is a plus
- Experience of data anonymisation, PETS, and familiarity with ethical frameworks, data governance, and accountability
We Offer
- Competitive salary: GBP 81,000 - GBP 104,000 yearly
- Full-time position
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
About the Company
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.
As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. For everyone, everywhere.
More about our mission and what we offer.
Job Location
London, United Kingdom
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