VP, Legal Counsel – Data Privacy, Digital & Technology

Role Overview

• Advise on GDPR and EU/UK privacy requirements across all EMEA business activities
• Guide teams on lawful data processing, data subject rights, cross-border transfers and data breach reporting
• Support responses to data subject access requests and ensure alignment with internal privacy policies
• Advise on Data/IT/Tech outsourcing and third-party risk requirements
• Negotiate and review cloud, IT and technology vendor agreements, including data protection and security terms
• Provide legal guidance on AI frameworks, including EU AI Act implications
• Support the safe deployment of AI-driven tools and digital capabilities across the firm
• Monitor and interpret emerging EU/UK regulations relating to data, digital services, fintech, operational resilience and cybersecurity
• Advise on implementation programmes and ensure PIMCO’s global practices align with local regulatory expectations
• Partner with project teams on IT upgrades, digital transformation, operational changes and AI roll-outs
• Identify and address legal and regulatory considerations across privacy, digital, cybersecurity and outsourcing domains
• Advise on cybersecurity legal obligations and internal policies
• Support breach response, regulatory notifications, client communications and incident remediation
• Lead on legal aspects of fraudulent incidents (e.g., website or email impersonation scams)
• Act as the regional expert on data, digital and technology laws
• Manage external counsel relationships and contribute to global initiatives by bringing an EMEA perspective.

Requirements

• Qualified Lawyer with strong academic credentials (UK or relevant EMEA jurisdiction)
• 5+ years PQE in data protection, technology law, IT/cybersecurity or related fields, including substantial GDPR work
• Deep expertise in EU/UK privacy frameworks (GDPR, Data Protection Act, e-Privacy, international transfers)
• Strong understanding of AI, cybersecurity and technology regulations, including the EU AI Act
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, especially for DPAs, outsourcing agreements and IT vendor contracts
• Strong analytical capability to navigate complex and emerging digital regulatory issues
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex requirements for business and technical teams and present to senior audiences
• Client-service mindset, proactive, responsive and able to work independently within a collaborative legal team.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Cyber Security

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
• Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities