Data Protection Consultant, Part-time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• This position involves providing guidance to our clients on matters related to data protection.

• You will advise the designated representatives of client organizations, create solutions, and engage actively in their execution.

• Perform inventories and conduct vulnerability assessments of the client's data protection framework.

• Educate and inform clients about their responsibilities under the GDPR, the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), and other relevant data protection laws.

• Establish and maintain data protection-related policies and controls.

• Execute analyses, offer consulting services, and prepare documentation concerning data protection and information security.

• Provide advice on Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and oversee their implementation.

• Collaborate with regulatory authorities as necessary.

• Manage and assist with reportable incidents in accordance with Art. 33 GDPR.

• Draft policies, working agreements, procedural guidelines, templates, and similar documents.

• Organize and facilitate training sessions covering data protection law.

⛳️ Requirements

• A successfully completed university degree in business law, information law, law, or a related legal field (First State Examination/1. Staatsexamen or Master’s degree).

• Several years of experience in data protection consulting.

• Strong technical and legal knowledge as outlined in Art. 37(5) GDPR in data protection law and information security.

• Proven experience in client interactions.

• A pragmatic and diligent approach to work.

• An understanding of business and economic factors.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution abilities.

• A decisive, responsible, and discreet demeanor.

• An independent, organized, and meticulous work style.

• Fluency in both German and English, written and spoken.

🏝️ Benefits

• A welcoming and relaxed workplace with fantastic colleagues.

• Agile management, a flat organizational structure, and quick decision-making processes.

• Company perks including discounts, a business bike, employer-sponsored pension plan, fresh fruit and beverages, and opportunities for professional development.

• Regular team-building activities and monthly gatherings with the entire team to encourage collegial interaction.

• Work alongside experts in a professional yet casual setting.

• Experience a diverse high-tech IT environment with chances to explore other areas (e.g., SAP, Microsoft, AWS).