Commercial Counsel - Technology and Information

Job Introduction

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technology & Information counsel  to join our growing legal team.  This role will be integral in supporting innovation and the ambition of an exciting global branded business.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Technology and Marketing teams to implement new and innovative systems across the business, which will evolve the way WG&S works from grain to glass. In addition, a key focus of the role will be to drive and support a culture of good and compliant information management.

This is a challenging and versatile role and would suit someone ambitious with a strong interest in IT, data protection and information law.

Main Responsibility

• Work with Global Technology Services and Procurement to drive and implement structures and processes to ensure all group subsidiaries and joint ventures procure technology under the correct contractual terms and that such technology is compliant with local laws. 
• Work with the Brand Protection Team to partner the Marketing teams in the development and implementation of their digital agenda. 
• With support from Seniol Counsel - Develop, modernise and implement a global strategy to ensure compliance with Data Protection Legislation, including:
• Developing, reviewing and updating data protection related policies
• Running a cross-functional group focused on improving information management and governance across the global WG&S business.
• Manage key data protection processes, including the DPIA process, data breach process and the SAR process.
• Manage and deliver training (both Face to Face and online) to employees of WG&S to ensure that they understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Maintain and oversee a risk-based approach to reviewing third party business relationships with a view to fulfilling appropriate data protection obligations due diligence obligations
• Act as an ambassador for improved compliance and governance and drive delivery of such a culture
• Developing and maintain templates for procurement of technology and licensing out. Negotiating contracts relating to new technology being introduced to the business.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Law and sufficient post-qualification experience in technology, data protection & information law.
• Knowledge of WGS and/or the alcoholic drinks industry generally to enable prompt understanding of issues
• Demonstrates a high level of business acumen
• Displays high levels of integrity and resilience

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.
• Due to the coronavirus outbreak we are keen to continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, while continuing to protect our product. To reduce the risk access to our sites is limited to those essential to our production. All other employees are currently working from home.  

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment.enquiries@wgrant.com.