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Senior Legal Counsel- Privacy

AristocratLondon, United KingdomSalary not listed · Typical pay in United KingdomPosted Oct 10, 2026
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At Aristocrat, we are dedicated to bringing happiness to life through the power of play. We have a vibrant and inclusive culture and are committed to innovation, creativity, and excellence in gaming. As a Senior Legal Counsel- Privacy specialising in Privacy, you will play a key role on our Privacy Legal team. You will support the development and operation of our world-class gaming products. You will work at the intersection of product development, data protection, and player experience. You will have experience in compliance, privacy and product development, paired with an ability to learn and tackle new challenges and complex questions.

You should be able to demonstrate good commercial judgement and provide high-quality legal and compliance advice.

01What You'll Do

  • 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
  • Conduct and guide Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and risk assessments
  • Offer recommendations regarding conformity with GDPR, UK GDPR, ePrivacy directives, and relevant European privacy policies
  • Interpret and operationalize regulatory requirements into practical product mentorship
  • Track and offer advice regarding upcoming EU/UK developments (e.g., Digital Services Act, AI-related regulation, 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 building, parental controls, and profiling restrictions
  • Support the use of virtual economies, telemetry, and behavioral data while managing regulatory risk
  • Assess and offer recommendations regarding third-party integrations (analytics, ad networks, SDKs) and the accompanying data-sharing arrangements
  • Draft and negotiate data protection clauses, DPAs, and cross-border transfer mechanisms (e.g., SCCs, UK IDTA)
  • Work with teams cross-functionally (including GIS, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Marketing) on user protections and platform obligations
What We're Looking For

  • Qualified lawyer in the UK or EU jurisdiction with 3+ 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 (e.g., Age Appropriate Design Code considerations) preferred
  • Certification or specialization in privacy (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) preferred
  • In-house experience in a fast-paced technology or gaming environment preferred
  • Experience advising on products containing AI preferred
Join Aristocrat and be part of an ambitious team dedicated to flawless execution and innovative product development. This is your chance to create a significant impact on player privacy and gaming experiences across the globe!

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02Filosofía de compensación

Ofrecemos un paquete integral de remuneración y beneficios diseñado para seguir siendo competitivo en el mercado, apoyar tu bienestar y reconocer tu contribución a nuestro éxito. Nuestro enfoque se basa en una filosofía de remuneración por desempeño, recompensando el impacto individual. Tu paquete de compensación específico se determinará en función de factores como tus habilidades, experiencia, cualificaciones y ubicación.

Dependiendo de tu puesto y ubicación, podrás optar a bonificaciones e incentivos anuales, beneficios de salud y bienestar, tiempo libre remunerado, planes de jubilación, cobertura de seguros y otros beneficios locales o establecidos por la legislación aplicable.

Los detalles específicos sobre la compensación y los beneficios para este puesto se tratarán durante el proceso de selección.

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Updated Oct 25, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United Kingdom
GBP 46,511 average / year

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Cost of living · United Kingdom
100.5 vs New York = 100

UN living-cost index for United Kingdom (ICSC post adjustment 76.4), as of 1 Oct 2026.

Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)

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  • Skilled Worker visa: Job offer from a licensed sponsor at the required skill and salary level; English requirement
  • Health and Care Worker visa: Eligible health and social care roles with a licensed sponsor
  • Global Talent visa: Endorsement as a leader or potential leader in a listed field

Official routes: UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK)

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