Senior Legal Counsel- Privacy

About the Position

At Aristocrat, we are dedicated to bringing happiness to life through the power of play. We have a vibrant and inclusive culture and are committed to innovation, creativity, and excellence in gaming. We are currently seeking a Senior Legal Counsel- Privacy to join our Privacy Legal team. You will play a key role in supporting the development and operation of our world-class gaming products. You will work at the intersection of product development, data protection, and player experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide embedded legal support to product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design and default principles across the game lifecycle
• Advise on the development and launch of new features involving player data, personalization, live ops, and online services
• Conduct and guide Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments
• Offer recommendations regarding conformity with GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy directives, and relevant European privacy policies
• Interpret and operationalize regulatory requirements into practical product mentorship
• Track and offer advice regarding upcoming EU/UK developments (e.g., Digital Services Act, AI-related regulation, children’s data rules)
• Counsel on data use in free-to-play models, including analytics, advertising, monetization, and player engagement features
• Advise on children’s and teens’ privacy, age-appropriate building, parental controls, and profiling restrictions
• Support the use of virtual economies, telemetry, and behavioral data while managing regulatory risk
• Assess and offer recommendations regarding third-party integrations (analytics, ad networks, SDKs) and the accompanying data-sharing arrangements
• Draft and negotiate data protection clauses, DPAs, and cross-border transfer mechanisms (e.g., SCCs, UK IDTA)
• Work with teams cross-functionally (including GIS, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Marketing) on user protections and platform obligations

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in the UK or EU jurisdiction with 3+ years PQE (or equivalent)
• Solid background in privacy and data protection law, including GDPR and UK GDPR
• Experience advising on consumer-facing digital products or platforms, ideally in a product counseling role
• Demonstrated ability to embed legal advice into product development processes
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-legal teams

Nice to Have

• Experience in the gaming industry
• Familiarity with ad tech, analytics, and data monetization models
• Experience working with children’s data, age verification, or youth safeguarding frameworks (e.g., Age Appropriate Design Code considerations)
• Certification or specialization in privacy (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM)
• In-house experience in a fast-paced technology or gaming environment
• Experience advising on products containing AI

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: £76,077 - £141,286 per year
• Comprehensive pay and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment
• Hybrid work pattern

About the Company

Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL) is a global entertainment and gaming content creation company powered by technology. Our three reporting segments comprise regulated land-based gaming (Aristocrat Gaming), Social Casino (Product Madness), and regulated online real money gaming (Aristocrat Interactive). We offer a diverse range of products and services, including electronic gaming machines, casino management systems, online real money games, including iLottery, as well as free-to-play mobile games, that serve customers and entertain millions of players worldwide every day. Our team of ~7,400 people across the globe is united by our company's mission to bring joy to life through the power of play.