Senior Privacy Counsel

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At Agilent, we are dedicated to advancing the quality of life by providing innovative solutions in diagnostics, life sciences, and applied markets. As we continue to grow and evolve in the dynamic landscape of data protection, privacy, and AI governance, we are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Data Protection and Privacy Senior Counsel to join our Legal Compliance team. This role will directly report to the Company’s Chief Compliance Officer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of data protection and ethical privacy practices across our global operations, while embracing our commitment to operational excellence, logic‑based decision‑making, and making legal compliance clear, easy, and actionable.

Key Responsibilities

• Strongly contribute to the continuous development and improvement of Agilent's data protection, privacy and AI governance program, taking ownership of policy update and review, ensuring compliance with global regulations such as GDPR, EU Data Act, EU AI Act, etc.
• Partner with Information Security and IT teams to implement best practices for protection of confidential and personal data, developing appropriate policies and standards.
• Provide expert legal counsel on data protection, privacy and AI matters to senior management, IT, product teams, and business units, advising on use of new technologies involving AI and integration of AI features into products.
• Support product teams in applying privacy by design and integrating AI ethically into products, and in developing and launching privacy collateral for customers and partners.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies and legal implications, providing strategic guidance for ethical data protection, privacy and AI practices.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess and mitigate data protection risks associated with AI applications and data processing activities.
• Conduct regular data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), including AI risk assessments, overseeing implementation of safeguards.
• Monitor and interpret changes in data protection, privacy and AI regulations, advising on necessary adjustments to policies and practices.
• Support legally privileged review of information security incidents, ensuring timely communication with regulatory authorities and affected individuals.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on data protection, privacy and responsible use of AI.
• Support the Chief Compliance Officer in managing data protection audits and regulatory inquiries, ensuring thorough documentation and compliance.
• Foster a culture of privacy and data protection awareness and responsible use of AI across the organization.
• Review and advise on data protection, privacy cybersecurity contractual terms and audits, partnering with Information Security and Risk Management; support drafting of contractual terms, templates and negotiation playbooks.
• Support tracking of key performance metrics such as regulatory compliance rate, incident response time, training completion rate, stakeholder satisfaction, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a law degree (LLB or equivalent) and be a qualified solicitor or barrister in the relevant jurisdiction, with an active practising certificate and membership in good standing (e.g., SRA).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in data protection, privacy law, and AI‑related legal matters, preferably within a multinational corporation or a reputable law firm.
• In‑depth knowledge of global regulations such as GDPR, PIPL, EU AI Act, EU Data Act, EU Cyber Resilience Act.
• Understanding of regulations applicable to the Life Sciences industry.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing data protection, privacy and AI policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, managing information security incidents.
• Strong understanding of AI technologies, ethical implications, and related legal frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills; ability to provide practical and strategic legal advice.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams and senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in using and managing workflows and maintaining documentation in privacy management systems such as OneTrust.
• Certifications such as CIPP, AIGP and other relevant credentials is a plus.

We Offer

• Motivated teams and exciting responsibilities.
• Challenging, collaborative projects.
• Development opportunities for professional growth.
• Exceptional corporate culture.
• Work‑life balance.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Permanent contract with a fast‑growing global company.

If you have any further questions regarding the application process, please contact the recruiter at +34 933 445 804.

Additional Details

Full‑time schedule. Option to work remotely.

Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and education. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at https://careers.agilent.com/locations.

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required

Occasional

Shift

Day

Duration

No End Date

Job Function

Legal

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Locations

London, Greater London, Reigate, Cambridge – United Kingdom