Legal Counsel - Data Protection

As a Legal Counsel, you will play an integral role in the Legal Team of Sunbelt Rentals. Your primary responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to B2B customer and supplier agreements, tender documentation, data protection documentation, data processing agreements, NDAs and technology agreements.

In addition, the role will have a strong focus on supporting the business in managing privacy and data protection risk, including compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act. The successful candidate will advise stakeholders on the lawful and responsible use of personal data and help embed strong data governance practices across the organisation.

This role is likely to suit a qualified solicitor with experience in commercial law and an interest or background in data protection and privacy law, who can provide pragmatic legal advice while supporting the business in meeting regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal guidance and support on commercial issues within the business.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements and support tender submissions.
• Act as a legal adviser on data protection and privacy matters within the business.
• Draft, review and negotiate data protection related documentation including Data Processing Agreements (DPAs), data sharing agreements and privacy provisions in commercial contracts.
• Advise the business on compliance with UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act and other applicable privacy regulations.
• Support the business with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and privacy risk assessments where required.
• Assist with the legal response to data protection incidents, including assessing legal obligations and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Positively contribute to the legal team, creating a professional, effective, high quality and approachable resource for the business, to facilitate a timely referral to legal of relevant issues and queries.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the business to help identify any potential risks and work with the relevant parties to shape solutions that meet requirements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to stay up to date with current laws and regulations and advise the business accordingly.
• Assist in training and guidance to other areas of the business on legal matters, particularly in relation to data protection, privacy compliance and responsible data handling, promoting a culture of legal awareness and compliance.

Benefits

You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an industry‑leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great company pension scheme. Other benefits will depend on your job role and may include company car and private medical insurance.

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