An opportunity has a risen for a career driven individual to join our team as a legal counsel. This is a great job for someone who is looking to join a collaborative team, enjoys working in a fast–paced and dynamic environment and who is able to demonstrate self–starting capabilities to develop their knowledge in privacy. If you have a working knowledge of privacy issues and some experience in advising on digital and data protection matters and you are looking to progress in your career in this field, please get in touch.

The team is based in our Hoxton office in London and there is a requirement for some occasional travel to other business centres.

A bit about the job:

You will be part of a legal team focussed on providing advice to the Aviva Group on a variety of privacy related matters, including:

• All aspects of the UK General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018, such as Data Protection Impact Assessments, data processing and sharing agreements, international data transfers and drafting privacy policies
• Marketing, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, AdTech and cookies
• Digital matters, such as supporting on the implementation of new technologies, improvements and changes to digital customer journeys and experiences and drafting and advising on documentation, e.g., terms of use

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• A solicitor or barrister entitled to practice in the UK with some PQE experience
• A working knowledge of data protection, digital related and data technology related law
• Experience at a leading law firm and/or in–house, ideally in the insurance, technology, digital, FinTech or financial services industry
• Proven ability to work with people at different levels and from different backgrounds with strong communication skills
• Top class academics with a passion for data protection and innovative technology

What you'll get for this role:

• Starting salary of up to GBP 88,200 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Generous pension (starting level Aviva contributes 8% when you contribute 2%)
• Eligibility for annual performance bonus
• Family friendly parental and carer's leave
• 29 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products
• Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars
• Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• 21 volunteering hours per year

Aviva is for everyone:

We are inclusive – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.

Most of our people are smart working – spending around 60% of their time in our offices and 40% at home.

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