Job Title: Privacy and AI Governance Lead (Compliance)
Salary: £100K–£120K + Benefits
Location: Oxfordshire, UK
Excellent opportunity for a legally qualified professional to lead data privacy and AI governance for a specialist chemical company. This newly created position will strengthen existing privacy programs and build frameworks for emerging AI regulations across global operations.
Key Responsibilities
Privacy Governance
- Enhance data privacy risk management processes and procedures
- Implement DPIAs, FRIAs, Transfer Impact Assessments, and Article 30 records
- Manage data subject access requests globally
- Advise on data processing, international transfers, and third-party risk
AI Governance
- Develop and lead AI governance implementation company-wide
- Ensure compliance with EU AI Act and emerging AI regulations
- Apply security frameworks (NIS directives, NIST AI RMF, ISO27001, ISO42001)
- Assess AI vendors for safety controls, algorithmic transparency, and data minimization
Vendor & Contract Management
- Evaluate vendors for privacy safeguards and international data transfer risks
- Negotiate DPAs, AI clauses, security addenda, and data use provisions
- Manage TIAs, BCRs, and SCCs
Training & Collaboration
- Deliver privacy and responsible AI training to stakeholders
- Partner with legal, procurement, supply chain, and sales teams globally
- Provide subject-matter expertise to senior leadership
Essential Requirements
- Deep expertise in data privacy and governance (GDPR and global regimes)
- Experience with emerging AI regulatory landscapes and AI ethics
- Track record implementing organization-wide privacy and AI training
- Knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies and AI safeguards
- Experience managing cross-border data flows and regulator relationships
- Multinational corporate legal department or law firm background
- Strong communication skills—ability to simplify complex issues
- Analytical mindset with critical thinking and attention to detail
- High integrity and professional ethics
Qualifications
- UK solicitor/barrister or equivalent legal qualification
- Certifications: CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP, AIGP
- Commercial mindset—financially aware and solutions-oriented
What You'll Gain
- Shape privacy and AI governance in a dynamic, evolving environment
- Global exposure across key business groups
- Lead critical compliance initiatives valued by senior leadership
- Work with emerging technologies and AI tools
- Build a long-term career with an inclusive company