Privacy Counsel Full Time

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As for the role; Deliveroo is looking for a Privacy Counsel, to join their company. Learn more about the role, requirements as well as benefits in the below description. Click on the Apply Now button to complete job application.”

– Startup of London Team

The Role

We are looking for a Privacy Counsel for the Deliveroo legal team who will report to the Head of Privacy.

The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the privacy sub-team to manage privacy legal workstreams across the business and support the implementation of all aspects of Deliveroo’s global privacy strategy.

What you’ll be doing

We will need the successful candidate to work closely with other members of the privacy sub-team and to:

• Lead, manage and assist on privacy law matters, including:
  • providing privacy advice on corporate strategic and business growth projects, 
  • working closely with and becoming a trusted strategic advisor of the business teams to advise and support new products, services, and initiatives, such as those involving novel technologies, marketing campaigns, app developer requirements, etc.
  • supporting the Commercial team globally in negotiating and drafting privacy-related contracts and keeping precedents updated,
  • drafting and supporting the implementation of Deliveroo’s privacy compliance arrangements, such as privacy policies and procedures, 
  • working closely with the Employment team globally on any matters relating to riders and Deliveroo staff, and
  • advising on regulatory interactions. 
• Be an active team member contributing to the formulation and continuous development of Deliveroo’s global privacy strategy.
• Build a close relationship with:
  • the Data Protection Officer team, working side by side with them to provide support and advice on any escalated privacy matters, such as those involving data subject rights requests, legal claims, and data incidents, as well as 
  • the Data Management team on the technical implementation of data protection principles within the business. 
• Directly advise key stakeholders in the business.
• Understand, interpret and apply current laws applicable to Deliveroo’s ever-expanding business, come up with creative solutions, as well as identify what’s coming around the corner and mitigate legal risks.
• Effectively and efficiently manage outside legal counsel globally.
• Monitor the industry landscape to keep visibility on evolutions, trends, and best practices and horizon-scanning new privacy-related laws and regulations to inform Deliveroo’s global privacy strategy plan, advise the business and liaise with the Public Affairs & Policy teams. 
• Liaise with other key business areas to provide privacy advice and support, such as Information Security, Risk, Control & Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, and Internal Audit teams.

What we’re looking for

• At least 2+ years PQE in the privacy/technology department at a leading law firm or in-house function (secondment or other in-house experience a plus).
• Excellent academics and training.
• Experience working in a team, advising on privacy matters, and supporting data protection compliance projects.
• Strong business judgement and creativity, comfortable dealing with ambiguity, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to remain calm and multi-task under pressure. React, think on your feet and make quick decisions in a rapidly growing, fast-changing environment.
• Ability to thrive in high impact / high profile scenarios is essential – all whilst showing a good sense of humour.
• Curiosity and hunger for learning and happy to “roll sleeves up” and turn your hand to anything.
• Excellent soft skills – the ability to develop strong relationships with other members of the legal team and our business partners is essential.
• Other European language skills are a plus. 
• Strong organisation and execution skills.

About Deliveroo

We want to be the definitive food company – the app you go to any time you have a hunger pang. We are transforming the way people think about food. We are providing people with limitless access to different cuisines and restaurants, turning cooking from a chore to a choice, and giving people the freedom to eat what they want when they want, where they want it.

We work with riders, restaurants, and consumers. We operate one of the most complex three-sided marketplaces in the world, and we do this in real-time. Millions of customers and thousands of restaurants and riders rely on us to match them within milliseconds. The algorithms behind that marketplace are the secret sauce that allows us to deliver our orders in around 30 minutes.

The global food market is valued at £7.7 trillion but only 1% of it is currently online. Contrast that with the digital disruption of countless other industries – from banking and travel to retail and communications – it’s clear that our journey in the food sector has only just begun.

And we’re just getting started.

Benefits & Diversity

At Deliveroo, we know that people are the business’s heart and prioritise their welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including health, family, finance, community, convenience, growth, time away, and relocation.

We believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are – your gender, race, sexuality, religion, or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing startups in an incredibly exciting space.