Legal Counsel - Commercial & Privacy

Jellycat Toy Co. Ltd.; City of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury toy brand in London is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel - Privacy & Commercial to lead data privacy compliance and support commercial contracts. The role requires a qualified lawyer with over 5 years of PQE, deep knowledge of global data privacy in consumer-facing businesses, and experience in the retail sector. Join a vibrant team and shape the future of a beloved brand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in legal practice.
• Experience in luxury, FMCG, or retail sectors.
• Deep knowledge of global data privacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead global data privacy compliance across GDPR, CCPA, PIPL and more.
• Support commercial contract review and negotiation.
• Advise on privacy risks for e-commerce and marketing.

Skills

GDPR compliance

Commercial contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Data privacy risk assessment

Project management

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

In-House Senior Consultant - Recruiting Legal Professionals

Jellycat, the creators of original and innovative luxury soft toys, is seeking a talented Legal Counsel - Privacy & Commercial to join our growing global team.

This newly created role is pivotal to our continued expansion and will lead our data privacy function while supporting a broad range of commercial legal matters.

What you’ll do:

• Lead global data privacy compliance across GDPR, CCPA, PIPL and more.
• Support commercial contract review and negotiation.
• Advise on privacy risks for e-commerce, marketing, fan engagement, and HR.
• Conduct DPIAs, LIAs, and oversee data processing projects.
• Collaborate with Information Security on breach response and incident management.
• Handle DSARs, regulatory queries, and manage external privacy advisors.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE.
• Experience in luxury, FMCG, or retail sectors.
• Deep knowledge of global data privacy in consumer-facing businesses.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and collaborative.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Join us at our vibrant London HQ and help shape the future of a brand loved worldwide.

Apply now or reach out to [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Retail