Vice President, Legal Counsel, Data Privacy, Digital & Technology Greater London, United Kingdom Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Legal Counsel specializing in data privacy, digital, and technology matters across the EMEA region. The role provides legal guidance on privacy compliance, data processing, cross-border transfers, outsourcing, vendor agreements, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and emerging digital regulations. The successful candidate will partner with legal, technology, compliance, risk, and business teams on transformation projects, incident response, and regulatory implementation. Responsibilities also include advising senior stakeholders, managing external counsel, and contributing regional expertise to global initiatives. Candidates must be qualified lawyers in the UK or a relevant EMEA jurisdiction, with strong academic credentials and at least three years of post-qualification experience in data protection, technology, cybersecurity, or a related field, including substantial GDPR work. Deep knowledge of EU and UK privacy frameworks, international data transfers, and relevant AI and cybersecurity regulations is required. Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to explain complex requirements to business and technical audiences. Financial services experience, in-house counsel experience, and exposure to cross-border regulatory projects are preferred.

Hiring Company

PIMCO