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WisePrivacy and AI Counsel
Wise seeks a Privacy and AI Counsel to join its group privacy team on an on-site basis in London. Operating within the legal tribe, this full-time…
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Wise seeks a Privacy and AI Counsel to join its group privacy team on an on-site basis in London. Operating within the legal tribe, this full-time role involves collaborating with engineering, risk, operations, and financial product teams to integrate privacy into various projects, particularly artificial intelligence initiatives. This position is suited for an independent professional who can navigate complex regulatory environments, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Job Description
Wise seeks a Privacy and AI Counsel to join its group privacy team on an on-site basis in London. Operating within the legal tribe, this full-time role involves collaborating with engineering, risk, operations, and financial product teams to integrate privacy into various projects, particularly artificial intelligence initiatives.
This position is suited for an independent professional who can navigate complex regulatory environments, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Provide product counselling through data protection impact assessments for high-risk processing and strategic artificial intelligence projects
- Handle Wise Platform and Banking Partner contracting
- Evaluate privacy requirements for entering new geographic jurisdictions
- Provide guidance on data sharing agreements and cross-border data protection compliance
- Advise on privacy and data considerations related to artificial intelligence adoption
- Assist with periodic global or entity-level audits
- Support the implementation of data governance and artificial intelligence governance frameworks
Requirements
- Significant exposure to privacy and artificial intelligence matters within the UK and Europe, focusing on EU and UK data usage in complex market scenarios
- Practical background in privacy by design and data protection impact assessments for artificial intelligence initiatives
- Demonstrated history of drafting and negotiating privacy-related contracts alongside developing compliance and auditing frameworks
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Admitted to practice law in the UK or a European jurisdiction
- Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience advising on privacy matters
- Strong project management abilities to steer projects from start to finish
Qualifications
- Relevant privacy credentials such as CIPM, CIPP, or equivalent
- Previous background in the financial services sector
- Familiarity with data anonymisation, privacy-enhancing technologies, ethical frameworks, data governance, and accountability
- Familiarity with digital and consumer-focused businesses, including emerging enterprises
Core Skills
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What is the location and work arrangement for the Privacy and AI Counsel?
The position is based in London and is performed on-site.
What type of employment is this?
This is a full-time position.
What are the core legal qualifications required for applicants?
Candidates must be admitted to practice law in the UK or a European jurisdiction and have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience advising on privacy matters.
Is the salary specified in the job posting?
The posting does not specify the salary for this role.
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