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# Senior Legal Counsel - Privacy at Farfetch

- **Company:** Farfetch
- **Location:** Porto, Portugal
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/farfetch/fb9cd350-998a-487a-abe0-d05a5e331a37

## Job description

Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry, connecting customers in over 190 countries with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands and charming boutiques from around the world. Farfetch opens a world of luxury for endless expressions of style, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.

## LEGAL

The Legal team is a strategic business area ensuring we navigate the complexities of a global business and acting as guardians of our legal integrity, providing expert advice to protect our interests, manage risks, and ensure compliance.

## PORTO

Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.

## ROLE

The Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy will work with the wider legal team and Farfetch’s business and tech teams with the aim of ensuring that the Farfetch Group is compliant with applicable privacy standards worldwide. The role will provide advice on all aspects related to data protection compliance, including risk mitigation strategies for a multi-jurisdictional, tech-oriented company.

## WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Design and develop comprehensive privacy frameworks, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations and integration with organizational processes and technologies
- Respond to data protection queries and provide guidance on policy/procedural requirements to business teams across the Group Companies
- Support the Head of Legal Data Privacy as the specialist lead for privacy on the ongoing projects of ensuring Farfetch Group's compliance with global Data Protection Laws and regulations
- Monitor the global regulatory landscape for updates on privacy laws, regulations, guidelines, and court rulings, with a focus on the key business jurisdictions for the Group. Support the drafting, review and negotiations of Data Protection Clauses in an array of commercial agreements, ensuring Farfetch is protected both in the position of controller and as a processor
- Act as an advisor for material business projects, working autonomously to ensure "Privacy by Design" is embedded in new product launches and tech initiatives
- Assist the Head of Legal Data Privacy in assessing new projects and providers regarding compliance with the Group's privacy standards
- Support with continuously improving and deploying targeted, high-impact training sessions for specific business functions (e.g., Marketing, Engineering, People Team) to ensure that Privacy is embedded in the company culture
- Proactively audit the existing privacy program to identify improvement opportunities. Support the Head of Data Privacy Legal in designing and deploying scalable improvements to our data protection program

## WHO YOU ARE

- Be a qualified lawyer with ~8 years' PQE (professional experience after internship)
- You possess a well-rounded legal background spanning both top-tier private practice and significant in-house experience
- Have work experience in Data Protection Law, preferably in retail, e-commerce and/or technology sectors
- Solid knowledge and practical experience of EU, UK, and US data protection regulations, as well as familiarity with key regulatory authorities and enforcement bodies, is required
- Have an excellent level of English, both written and spoken
- Certifications (e.g., CIPP, CIPM) and a master’s degree in Privacy, Data Protection, Law, or a related field are considered a plus

## REWARDS & BENEFITS

- Health insurance for the whole family and other well-being resources
- 25 Days of Annual Leave (above the statutory) and additional Caring Days (2 days per year)
- Boomerang: sabbatical program after 5 years service
- Training opportunities and free access to LinkedIn Learning
- Flexible benefits program
- Flexible working environment

## EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT & SCAM DISCLAIMER

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES- Farfetch is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

SCAM DISCLAIMER- It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activities involving individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent Farfetch in order to attract candidates to a SCAM. Please be aware that Farfetch does not conduct recruitment processes through messaging apps or any unofficial communication channels, other than our official careers website. Additionally, Farfetch will never ask candidates for any form of payment during the recruitment process.

## About Farfetch

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Farfetch is the leading global marketplace for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators, and consumers across 190+ countries.
- **Entity Type**: Public (OTC: FTCHQ) – though some sources classify it as privately held after a potential acquisition; market cap as of Feb 2024 was ~$8.6M.
- **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom
- **Founded**: 2007
- **Founders**: José Neves

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Luxury retail / e-commerce marketplace
- **Target customers**: B2C – individual luxury shoppers; also B2B services for boutiques and brands
- **Mission**: “To be the global platform for luxury fashion, connecting creators, curators and consumers.”

## Products & Services
- **[Farfetch Marketplace]**: E-commerce platform offering over 100,000 styles from 1,400+ brands, boutiques, and department stores. Type: SaaS-enabled marketplace.
- **[Browns Fashion]**: Owned multi-brand luxury retailer (acquired by Farfetch). Type: Physical & online retail.
- **[Farfetch Platform Solutions]**: White-label e-commerce and logistics services for luxury brands.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market cap ~$8.6M as of Feb 2024 (public OTC) – conflicting reports; total funding raised $2.5B.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue $2.3B (latest fiscal year).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Condé Nast (lead Series C), Vitruvian Partners (lead Series D), TriplePoint Capital (debt financing).
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount declined 6.6% YoY to 2,074 employees, but active job postings surged 210% year-over-year (59 openings as of mid-2026). Recent hire of Manny Suero as VP, Private Client Americas signals focus on high-value clients.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global reach**: Customers in 190+ countries, sellers in 50+ countries.
- **Curated selection**: Access to both established luxury houses and emerging designers.
- **Logistics & technology**: Express delivery, free returns, and proprietary platform solutions for brands.

## Strategic Focus
- Deepening relationships with top-tier luxury clients (e.g., new VP Private Client Americas).
- Expanding creative & studio production capabilities (hiring in the Netherlands).
- Strengthening omnichannel presence through Browns and marketplace partnerships.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Hybrid-first work model (95% of jobs listed as hybrid). Offices in London, Porto, Lisbon, New York, Shanghai, São Paulo, and more.
- **Employee rating**: 3.4/5 on employer review sites; work-life balance rated 3.9, career opportunities 3.0.
- **Engineering & product**: Strong technical teams (13% of workforce in technical roles). Emphasis on behavioural interviewing.
- **Perks**: Not publicly detailed, but fast-paced luxury tech environment.

## Sources
1. [jobs.lever.co/farfetch](https://jobs.lever.co/farfetch)
2. [aboutfarfetch.com](https://aboutfarfetch.com/careers/hiring/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/farfetch.com](https://linkedin.com/company/farfetch.com)
4. [tryremotely.com/company/farfetch](https://tryremotely.com/company/farfetch)
5. [farfetch.com](https://www.farfetch.com)

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