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About the Role

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) is recruiting for a Senior Data Protection Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Data Protection team. This role is key in supporting TMK's data protection and privacy framework, providing expert legal advice on UK GDPR and wider privacy requirements, and ensuring privacy risks are effectively managed across the business. You will provide practical, commercially focused advice on data protection matters, including emerging technologies and AI governance.

Responsibilities

Providing expert legal and regulatory advice on data protection and privacy matters.
Leading and managing the Data Protection team.
Supporting the development and maintenance of TMK's Data Protection Target Operating Model.
Advising on privacy risks associated with new technologies, projects and AI initiatives.
Overseeing compliance with data protection regulations and internal privacy policies.
Managing data subject rights requests and supporting regulatory interactions where required.
Advising on data sharing arrangements, international transfers and contractual privacy provisions.
Supporting privacy impact assessments and governance committees reviewing technology and AI projects.
Overseeing data breach management, incident response and remediation activities.
Preparing reports and updates for senior management, boards and committees.
Delivering training and promoting awareness of data protection responsibilities across the business.
Deputising for the Data Protection Officer when required.

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent legal professional with demonstrable post-qualification experience.
Extensive knowledge of UK GDPR, PECR and related privacy legislation.
Ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
Excellent report writing, presentation and project management skills.
A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
Experience within the insurance market.
People management experience is desirable.

Skills

Data protection qualifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM or CIPT would be advantageous.

Location

Remote

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent legal professional

Benefits

Flexible working, subject to the TMK flexible working policy.

About the Company

Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK) is an underwriting firm with over 140 years’ experience of protecting clients from changing risks.
TMK is committed to ensuring a safe, open, inclusive and empowering environment in which all of our people can thrive.
TMK's values include Excellence, Empowerment, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity and Teamwork.
TMK aims to be a ‘Good Company’ and a great and inclusive company to do business with and a great place to work.
TMK seeks to recruit the best talent by endeavouring to reach diverse talent pools, offering dynamic working arrangements and investing in development.

Equal Opportunity

TMK is signed up to the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.