Legal Counsel Global Privacy
Legal Counsel - Global Privacy & Commercial Affairs
📍 Berlin, Germany | 🌍 Global Scope | 💼 Hybrid Work Model
Are you a legal expert with a passion for privacy, technology, and international business? Join a forward-thinking global company at the intersection of innovation and compliance. We're looking for a sharp, strategic, and collaborative Legal Counsel to lead privacy and commercial legal matters across Europe and beyond.
What You'll Do
- Be the go-to expert on global privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.) and help shape internal policies and practices.
- Guide teams through privacy impact assessments, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements-from NDAs to licensing deals.
- Advise leadership on corporate compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic transactions.
- Collaborate with external counsel on complex international matters.
- Stay ahead of legal trends and help foster a culture of ethics and proactive compliance.
What You Bring
- Qualified lawyer (Germany or UK) with several years' experience, ideally in-house at a global tech company.
- Deep knowledge of privacy regulations and commercial/corporate law.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communicator with a knack for simplifying complex legal concepts.
- Fluent in English AND German; other European languages are a plus.
- Business-savvy, collaborative, and comfortable working across borders and disciplines.
🌍 Location & Travel
Based in Berlin (or optionally in the UK), with occasional travel across EMEA and to the US headquarters.
Ready to make an impact at the intersection of law, tech, and global business?
We value diverse perspectives and welcome applicants who bring curiosity, integrity, and a proactive mindset-even if you don't tick every box.
Interested? Send your application to Alberto at
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