(Senior) Legal Counsel- Data & Compliance (f/m/d) Germany

SIGNA Sports United (SSU) has built the global #1 sports e-commerce & technology platform with market leading positions in Bike, Tennis, Outdoor & Team Sports. We are leveraging our unique tech and operating platform to power our leading online stores like Fahrrad.de, Bikester, Probikeshop, Tennis-Point, Outfitter, and many more. SSU is firmly in growth mode, so far in 2021, we have entered the US market with the acquisitions of Tennis Express and Midwest sports, two of the largest tennis platforms in the US, we have acquired WiggleCRC, a global bike retailer, thus creating the biggest online bike retailer in the world. On Signa Sports United has successfully floated on the New York Stock exchange and is now a publicly traded Company.

Job objective

The (Senior) Legal Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel and will be responsible for ecommerce, data protection and compliance related topics.

What you will be responsible for

• advise our central business and tech department in Berlin on strategic and operational ecommerce related topics, particularly in the field of data protection
• advise our national and international subsidiaries on implementing consistent data protection strategies and policies and other e-commerce related topics
• manage the roll-out and maintenance of our group wide digital compliance tools
• build, maintain and grow our e-learning platform
• work closely with our financial risk management and compliance department to support with SOX compliance topics

What we're looking for

• Preferably German 2nd State Examination, alternatively Bachelor / Master in law with focus on data protection / e-commerce topics
• Ideally 2 years or more of work experience in relevant sectors
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong project management and execution abilities
• Very good communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to work both in German and English

We offer

• Fast paced company with exciting challenges
• Highly self-organized and autonomous way of working
• Very dynamic environment with sport-enthusiastic colleagues
• The combination of Tech and Sports E-Commerce is one of the most exciting and promising businesses in these days
• Open and transparent international company culture
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision making
• Direct reporting line to Group General Counsel

What you need to know

We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

We at SIGNA Sports United believe that our team-spirit burns brightest when we're together. We also believe in flexible working models. As such, we provide a place for you to come, work and collaborate in any of our offices in the country you are employed in. And of course, you can work from home if needed.

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