.About the RoleThe primary responsibility of the Technology Data Privacy Legal Counsel is, in conjunction with the Senior Data Privacy Director and other members of the Data Privacy team, to help Diageo leverage data as a strategic and commercial asset.This role provides strategic guidance on new technologies; advising business usersand key stakeholders within Digital & Technology.The Technology Data Privacy Legal Counsel will have deep working aknowledge of fast-developing technologies in the context of data privacy, as well as an ability to deliver commercially-minded advice on the implementation of new technologies within Diageo's ecosystem.The successful person will operate at a strategic and operational level, requiring an ability for pro-active thinking to identify creative solutions to challenges and high levels of credibility to deliver complex messages in a nuanced, clear and persuasive manner.They will use their legal understanding to ensure the business is well advised of the options open to it : explaining legal concepts in plain English; adapting advice to the specific audience; working autonomously and taking initiative.They will need good interpersonal and influencing skills; being flexible in theirapproach to supporting different priorities and be confident to support with presentations and training sessions on data privacy and protection implications of new technologies / potential data uses, to diverse audiences.They will partner collaboratively with market representatives from legal, Data & D&T Technology teams, Global Data Privacy & Operations, to ensure that consumer data privacy standards are implemented effectively globally.Key Responsibilities :Advise on legal and reputational matters within Digital & Technology.Review proposed programmatic advertising use-cases, ensuring the legal advice reflects the specific technologies and how they work.Deliver training on new and / or developing technologies in the context of data privacy, across various business units.Conduct horizon scanning for regulatory updates and policy shifts, especially in relation to cybersecurity, cyber preparedness and developing technologies (including AI / ML and PET); communicating this legal research to a range of senior stakeholders.Draft and advise on complex data protection-related documentation, including documentation relating to data transfers, legitimate interest assessments and privacy impact assessments for technology use-cases.Engaging in the drafting, negotiating and reviewing of DPAs and / or DP clauses in key strategic technology-related contracts.Lead complex privacy reviews and negotiations in the technology space, as they relate to data. Liaise with multiple business functions as appropriate.The successful candidate will have the unique opportunity to shape their role within this function