Senior Legal Counsel – Privacy

Aristocrat

. Provide embedded legal support to product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design and default principles across the game lifecycle .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in privacy and data protection law, particularly GDPR and UK GDPR, while providing embedded legal support to product and engineering teams. Capable of conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments and advising on compliance with evolving regulatory requirements in the gaming industry.

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Qualified Lawyer In The UK Or EU Jurisdiction8+ Years PQEPrivacy And Data Protection Law ExpertiseExperience Advising On Consumer-Facing Digital ProductsCertification In Privacy (CIPP/E Or CIPM)

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Hard Skills

Privacy-By-Design PrinciplesData Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)GDPR ComplianceRisk AssessmentData Protection Clauses DraftingCross-Border Transfer MechanismsProduct CounselingRegulatory Risk ManagementData Monetization ModelsChildren's Data Privacy

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AnalyticsAd TechSDKs

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP/ECIPM

Industry Keywords

Gaming IndustryDigital Services ActAI-Related RegulationChildren's Data RulesAge VerificationYouth Safeguarding Frameworks

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide embedded legal support to product and engineering teams on privacy-by-design and default principles across the game lifecycle
Advise on the development and launch of new features involving player data, personalization, live ops, and online services
Provide guidance on complex privacy, data protection, and regulatory matters
Assess legal risk, interpret evolving requirements, and design practical solutions supporting business objectives while ensuring compliance
Conduct and guide Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments
Advise on conformity with GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy directives, and relevant European privacy policies
Interpret and operationalize regulatory requirements into practical product mentorship
Track and advise on upcoming EU/UK developments, including the Digital Services Act, AI-related regulation, and children’s data rules
Counsel on data use in free-to-play models, including analytics, advertising, monetization, and player engagement features
Advise on children’s and teens’ privacy, age-appropriate design, parental controls, and profiling restrictions
Support the use of virtual economies, telemetry, and behavioral data while managing regulatory risk
Assess third-party integrations such as analytics, ad networks, and SDKs and accompanying data-sharing arrangements
Draft and negotiate data protection clauses, DPAs, and cross-border transfer mechanisms such as SCCs and UK IDTA
Work cross-functionally with GIS, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Marketing on user protections and platform obligations
Work in the London office three days per week in a hybrid arrangement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer in the UK or EU jurisdiction
8+ years PQE (or equivalent)
Solid background in privacy and data protection law, including GDPR and UK GDPR
Experience advising on consumer-facing digital products or platforms, ideally in a product counseling role
Demonstrated ability to embed legal advice into product development processes
Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-legal teams
Experience in the gaming industry preferred
Familiarity with ad tech, analytics, and data monetization models preferred
Experience working with children’s data, age verification, or youth safeguarding frameworks preferred
Certification or specialization in privacy, such as CIPP/E or CIPM, preferred
In-house experience in a fast-paced technology or gaming environment preferred
Experience advising on products containing AI preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonuses and incentives may be available depending on role and location
Health and wellbeing benefits may be available
Paid time off may be available
Retirement plans may be available
Insurance coverage may be available
Other local or statutory benefits may be available
Comprehensive pay and benefits package
Pay-for-performance approach rewarding individual impact