(Junior) Legal Counsel - IT & Data Law

Overview

Junior Legal Counsel – IT & Data Law, sennder HQ Berlin. Department: Legal. Hybrid. Full-time.

sennder is Europe's Leading Digital Freight Forwarder. In a traditional industry, we're moving fast and focusing on the digitalization and automation of road logistics. By leveraging our proprietary technology, we're building an ecosystem that is leading the industry into the 21st century.

We are looking for a (Junior) Legal Counsel – IT & Data Law to strengthen our Legal team in Berlin. In this role, you will support our transformation into a truly digital logistics company by advising on cutting-edge data, technology, and privacy topics.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate IT-related contracts , including SaaS agreements, cloud and infrastructure contracts, data processing agreements, and vendor terms, in close collaboration with Procurement, IT, and Security.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Data Protection Management System across multiple European entities.
• Advise internal stakeholders on data protection, data law, and IT law questions , together with the Data Protection Officer and the Legal team.
• Assist in the design, update, and rollout of data governance frameworks , including retention, deletion, and access concepts.
• Maintain and update the Record of Processing Activities, technical and organisational measures (TOMs) , and internal guidelines relating to IT, data protection, and data handling.
• Support data protection impact assessments , audits, and risk analyses for new or evolving IT applications.
• Assist with the legal assessment of security incidents and potential data breaches , in coordination with IT Security and the Data Protection Officer.
• Work closely with Product and Engineering on data flows, technical design, and privacy-by-design considerations .
• Support Procurement in vendor onboarding processes , including reviewing IT, security, and data protection requirements.

This is a hands-on role with room to grow into independent ownership of IT and data law topics.

Qualifications

• German-qualified lawyer with ideally 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience (including law firm or in-house experience), fluent in German and English.
• Interest in IT & Data Law : practical experience with IT-related contracts, data protection, or technology-driven legal topics, or a strong willingness to develop expertise in these areas.
• Contracting Basics : experience in reviewing or drafting contracts, ideally in a technology or data-related context.
• Technical Curiosity : interest in cloud services, AI, digital platforms, and data-driven products.
• Structured Working Style : ability to work carefully and systematically on recurring legal tasks, with growing independence over time.
• Strong Communication Skills : ability to explain legal topics clearly and pragmatically to non-legal stakeholders.
• Proactive Mindset : willingness to take responsibility, ask questions, and continuously develop legal and technical understanding.

Why sennder

We believe in empowering our people to grow beyond their limits, embrace challenges, and create solutions that drive our collective success. Our culture thrives on entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and collaboration.

Dynamic Scale-Up sennder is at a pivotal stage – transitioning from a scale-up to a sustainably growing company. This means we move fast and constantly push ourselves to improve. Joining us means being part of an ambitious, international team of talented individuals who value teamwork as much as bold thinking. Face-to-face connections across our offices remain central – it's not uncommon to travel to our offices across Europe to collaborate as we tackle challenges and celebrate wins, together.

Put Your Stamp on the Industry We operate in a complex and ever-changing industry where your ideas and efforts have tangible, transformative impact. This is your chance to be hands-on in creating sustainable, meaningful solutions that help businesses thrive.

Employee Well-Being We make mental wellbeing and engagement a priority through initiatives like our sennCare program and regular satisfaction surveys. Work alongside people who truly care about you as a person.

Your Growth, Rewarded We believe in rewarding our team for their commitment and contributions. Our compensation package may include performance bonuses, referral rewards, or equity that align with our goal of building a thriving company together.

Vibrant Workspaces Our offices are equipped with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to keep you energized and connected. Highlights include a slide in our Wroclaw office and a rooftop terrace in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Milan. We also enjoy regular team moments and events across locations.

We celebrate diversity and value your character just as much as your skills. If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply and bring your authentic self.

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