Privacy & Product Counsel

Black Forest Labs

. Provide product counselling to research, product and engineering teams on new models, API features and products from specification through launch .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeFreiburg • GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €150,000 - €200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in data protection law, particularly the GDPR and relevant EU regulations, while providing strategic product counselling and managing compliance documentation. Proven ability to engage with data protection authorities and navigate complex privacy frameworks in technology environments.

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GDPR ExpertiseData Protection LawPrivacy Documentation ManagementProduct CounsellingDPIA Drafting

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Hard Skills

GDPRData Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)Privacy Notices DraftingData Processing Agreements (DPAs)EU AI Act KnowledgeEPrivacy Framework KnowledgeUS Privacy Law FamiliarityGerman BDSG CommandAI and ML Product AdvisingCompliance Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Drafting SkillsExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Spoken Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPP/ECIPT

Industry Keywords

Privacy LawData Protection AuthoritiesEU–US Data Privacy FrameworkZero-Data-RetentionSecurity QuestionnairesEnterprise NegotiationsSubprocessor Privacy DiligenceAI Tooling ComplianceState Privacy ObligationsData Subject Requests

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide product counselling to research, product and engineering teams on new models, API features and products from specification through launch
Review launch announcements, model cards and campaign copy for accuracy
Advise on privacy matters involving product marketing, analytics, commercial and creator partnerships, and advertising claims
Own the GDPR programme across training data, fine-tuning, inference, logging and retention
Run DPIAs and maintain privacy documentation
Partner with go-to-market teams on DPAs, zero-data-retention and no-training terms, security questionnaires and enterprise negotiations
Manage EU–US transfer mechanisms, including SCCs, the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and TIAs
Conduct privacy diligence on subprocessors and AI tooling
Track and implement US state privacy and AI-law obligations
Prepare for engagement with data protection authorities and handle data subject requests, complaints and incidents
Assess and notify breaches
Draft and maintain privacy notices, internal policies, records of processing and compliance documentation
Build privacy playbooks, templates and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8 years’ PQE as a qualified lawyer in an EU/EEA jurisdiction or the UK, with a substantial focus on data protection and product counselling
Experience at a technology company, in a top-tier law firm’s privacy or tech practice, or both; ideally including time in-house advising product teams directly
Deep, practical command of the GDPR and German BDSG
Knowledge of the ePrivacy framework and international transfer rules
Working knowledge of relevant EU regulations, including the EU AI Act
Familiarity with US privacy and AI law, including CCPA/CPRA, BIPA, and state AI and deepfake statutes
Track record advising on AI, ML or data-intensive products
Strong drafting skills across DPAs, privacy notices, DPIAs and commercial privacy terms
Excellent written and spoken English
While not required: experience with generative AI, computer vision or media products; experience engaging data protection authorities or the EU AI Office; CIPP/E, CIPT or equivalent certification; German language skills; interest in security and trust & safety

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Remote-first work from a home location
One full week per month spent with the team in Freiburg / San Francisco
Distributed team with real offices
Global team collaboration