or apply directly on Kao Corporation's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Kao Corporation's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 43% of Kao Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Kao Corporation
- high 22 stale, 1 reposted of 40 open
- Hiring momentum
- 63 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kao Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kao Corporation.
About this role
The Legal Counsel and UK Data Protection Officer will provide privacy advice and legal support to Kao's UK business, focusing on data protection compliance and handling data breaches. Daily responsibilities include managing data protection queries, advising on legal matters related to data privacy, and coordinating with various teams to ensure compliance with data security regulations. The role also involves drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements, as well as conducting training sessions on legal topics.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Kao Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Degree educated or equivalent
- Qualified Solicitor
- In-house experience is essential, preferably within the beauty, fashion, retail or FMCG industry
- Excellent knowledge in data privacy, general commercial, contract, consumer and competition law
- Deep understanding of complex matters and sound business acumen
- Good technical understanding, especially of cosmetic industry and regulations
Nice to have
- Training and qualifications from a leading city or national law firm preferred
- Affinity to work with and sound understanding of luxury global brands
- Be proactive in working on issues and lead to a resolution of them
What you get
- Flexible working
- Competitive salaries
- Health and wellbeing offers
- Pension schemes
- Insurance options
- Learning and development opportunities
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role involves significant legal responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions
- In-house experience specifically in beauty, fashion, retail, or FMCG is a must
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Listed by Kao Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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