Interim Privacy Counsel (Remote)

About the role

A global technology business is seeking a qualified privacy lawyer to join its Data Protection Office, working directly with the DPO and stakeholders across the business. The role is remote, initially for 3-6 months, with potential for extension or a permanent position. Candidates based in Cyprus are particularly welcome; others with good overlap with European working hours may also be considered.

Key responsibilities

• Review and negotiate data-processing agreements and privacy and AI-related contract clauses.
• Advise on new products, systems and uses of personal data.
• Support privacy risk assessments, international transfers and DPIAs.
• Help with policies, retention, data-subject requests and privacy governance.

Required profile

• Around 3-4 years of substantive privacy and data-protection experience, ideally in an international technology business, in-house legal team or specialist law firm.
• Fluent English and the confidence to give clear, commercially useful advice.
• Full-time availability preferred; strong part-time candidates will be considered.
• Prompt start desirable.

Required skills

• Practical GDPR knowledge.
• Experience negotiating DPAs.
• Broad international privacy experience and IAPP certification are advantageous.