Head of Legal, Compliance & Data Protection Our client, a leading international organisation in Automotive, is seeking an experienced legal professional to lead its Legal, Compliance and Data Protection functions across its UK business. This is a high profile leadership role, working closely with senior executives and international stakeholders to provide commercially focused legal advice, strengthen governance, and ensure compliance across a complex, regulated environment. Lead the Legal, Compliance and Data Protection functions Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to senior leadership Oversee commercial contracts, negotiations and legal risk Develop and maintain the Compliance Management Framework, including anti-bribery, competition law, anti-money laundering and corporate governance Act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO), ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation Manage Subject Access Requests (SARs), data breaches, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and regulatory engagement Manage litigation,



disputes and external legal advisers Fulfil Company Secretarial and corporate governance responsibilities You will be a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with significant experience in commercial law, compliance and corporate governance gained within a large or international organisation.

A strong understanding of UK GDPR and data protection legislation Experience managing Subject Access Requests (SARs) and wider data protection compliance Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence senior leaders Experience managing complex legal, regulatory and compliance matters This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established international organisation in a strategic leadership role, where you will have the chance to influence key business decisions and make a significant impact Permanent #

📌 Head of Legal, Compliance & Data Protection - Oxford
🏢 Wagstaff Recruitment
📍 Oxford