Legal Counsel IT & Data Law (mfd)

Berlin - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were working with a late-stage VC-backed technology company that is scaling rapidly across multiple markets. They are strengthening their legal function and are looking for a Legal Counsel to support commercial matters data protection and broader operational strategy across the business.

Tasks

Drafting reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (including customer supplier SaaS and partnership contracts).
Leading on data protection and privacy matters including advising on GDPR and other applicable frameworks.
Supporting the development implementation and continuous improvement of privacy policies procedures and internal controls.
Working closely with product and engineering teams on data-related issues including product launches data use and risk assessments.
Advising on data processing arrangements including DPAs international data transfers and vendor onboarding.
Contributing to the design and optimisation of scalable legal and operational processes as the company grows.
Collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as commercial product security and operations.

Requirements

Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist:in).
Relevant post-qualification experience gained in private practice and/or in-house with exposure to commercial contracts and data protection.
Strong experience drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements (e.g. SaaS customer supplier and partnership contracts).
Good working knowledge of data protection and privacy frameworks (in particular GDPR) with the ability to advise on practical implementation.
Experience supporting or advising on data-related matters such as DPAs international data transfers and internal policies/processes.
Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to balancing legal risk and business objectives.
Able to operate autonomously in a fast-paced evolving environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and performance-related bonus.
Flexible and hybrid working setup with a high level of autonomy.
Learning and development budget to support your professional growth.
Modern international work environment with a collaborative culture.
Wellbeing support including mental health resources.
Regular team events and offsites.

Interested Apply today or message Peter Clark for a confidential chat.

Tasks

Drafting reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements (including customer supplier SaaS and partnership contracts).
Leading on data protection and privacy matters including advising on GDPR and other applicable frameworks.
Supporting the development implementation and continuous improvement of privacy policies procedures and internal controls.
Working closely with product and engineering teams on data-related issues including product launches data use and risk assessments.
Advising on data processing arrangements including DPAs international data transfers and vendor onboarding.
Contributing to the design and optimisation of scalable legal and operational processes as the company grows.
Collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as commercial product security and operations.

Requirements

Fully qualified German lawyer (Volljurist:in).
Relevant post-qualification experience gained in private practice and/or in-house with exposure to commercial contracts and data protection.
Strong experience drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements (e.g. SaaS customer supplier and partnership contracts).
Good working knowledge of data protection and privacy frameworks (in particular GDPR) with the ability to advise on practical implementation.
Experience supporting or advising on data-related matters such as DPAs international data transfers and internal policies/processes.
Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to balancing legal risk and business objectives.
Able to operate autonomously in a fast-paced evolving environment.