Legal Counsel - Data Protection

Join a central Compliance & Data Protection function within an internationally active organisation as a Legal Counsel - Data Protection. In this role, you will take responsibility for advising on data protection matters, further developing compliance structures, and ensuring legally sound processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise internal departments on the implementation of data protection requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor compliance and data protection policies and guidelines.
• Maintain and further develop the internal data protection management system.
• Monitor legal developments, case law, and regulatory guidance, assessing their impact on the organisation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate data protection-related contracts and clauses.
• Conduct and update risk analyses and develop risk mitigation measures with specialist departments.
• Prepare reports for management and liaise with supervisory authorities.
• Deliver training sessions and raise awareness on compliance and data protection topics.

Your Profile:

• Fully qualified lawyer, ideally with the Second State Examination; admission as in-house counsel is possible.
• Initial professional experience in data protection, IT law, or risk management.
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style.
• Strong analytical skills and confident, assertive manner.
• High level of integrity, team spirit, and openness to new topics.
• Excellent German and English skills.

What’s on Offer?

• A central in-house role with broad responsibility in compliance and data protection.
• Opportunity to shape and further develop governance structures.
• Flexible and mobile working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance.
• Long-term development opportunities within a stable organisation.