Senior Privacy Counsel, m/f/d

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

📋 Description

• Provide clear, commercially-oriented legal guidance to colleagues throughout the organization on privacy and data protection issues.

• Collaborate with product, technology, and commercial teams on new services, proactively addressing privacy considerations.

• Assist in the negotiation of commercial contracts that involve data processing, international transfers, customer relationships, and third-party engagements.

• Offer advice on GDPR and other relevant international data protection regulations across various markets.

• Give guidance on emerging technologies, including AI, as well as new products and data processing activities.

• Review and enhance privacy policies, internal processes, and governance structures.

• Partner with information security and IT teams on data governance, risk assessments, and privacy-related incidents.

• Enhance privacy operations through automation and improved internal processes.

• Stay informed about regulatory changes related to data protection, AI, and digital services.

• Educate and mentor colleagues on their responsibilities regarding personal data.

⛳️ Requirements

• Qualified lawyer.

• Around 4–8 years of experience specializing in data protection, privacy, or technology law, acquired in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both.

• In-depth knowledge of GDPR and European data protection law, including regulatory guidance and its practical implementation within commercial organizations.

• Experience advising technology firms, preferably with exposure to software, AI, digital products, or other data-intensive environments.

• Solid understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and the legal and regulatory challenges associated with their development and application.

• Experience in advising on commercial agreements involving personal data, international transfers, and complex data processing arrangements.

• Ability to work closely with product, engineering, and technical stakeholders, comprehending complex issues and delivering clear, practical legal advice.

• A commercial perspective on risk management.

• Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities independently.

• Experience within an international business or providing advice on privacy matters across multiple jurisdictions is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent employment (Unbefristeter Arbeitsvertrag).

• 6 months probation period.

• 40 hours per week.

• 25 vacation days.