Senior Privacy Counsel, m/f/d

Deep Blue Recruitment

. Advise colleagues across the business on privacy and data protection matters with clear, commercially focused legal guidance .

Posted 10/11/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GDPR and international data protection law, providing clear legal guidance on privacy matters while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Capable of advising on complex data processing agreements and improving privacy operations through effective governance and risk management.

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Qualified LawyerGDPR ExpertiseData Protection LawCommercial AgreementsArtificial Intelligence Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Data ProtectionPrivacy LawRegulatory GuidanceRisk AssessmentData GovernancePrivacy Policy ReviewCommercial NegotiationInternational Data TransfersData Processing ArrangementsLegal Advice

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProject ManagementClear CommunicationCommercial Approach

Tools & Technologies

Data Processing TechnologiesAI Technologies

Industry Keywords

Privacy OperationsDigital ServicesEmerging TechnologiesInternational BusinessPrivacy Responsibilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise colleagues across the business on privacy and data protection matters with clear, commercially focused legal guidance
Work with product, technology and commercial teams on new services and address privacy considerations early
Support negotiation of commercial agreements involving data processing, international transfers, customer relationships and third-party arrangements
Advise on GDPR and other applicable international data protection regulations across different markets
Provide guidance on emerging technologies, including AI, and new products and data processing activities
Review and improve privacy policies, internal procedures and governance frameworks
Work with information security and IT teams on data governance, risk assessments and privacy-related incidents
Improve privacy operations through automation and better internal processes
Monitor regulatory developments concerning data protection, AI and digital services
Train and guide colleagues on personal-data responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer
Approximately 4–8 years’ experience specialising in data protection, privacy or technology law, gained in private practice, in-house or a combination of both
Strong knowledge of GDPR and European data protection law, including regulatory guidance and its practical application within commercial organisations
Experience advising technology businesses, ideally with exposure to software, AI, digital products or other data-intensive environments
Good understanding of artificial intelligence technologies and the legal and regulatory challenges associated with their development and use
Experience advising on commercial agreements involving personal data, international transfers and complex data processing arrangements
Comfortable working directly with product, engineering and technical stakeholders, understanding complex issues and providing clear, practical legal advice
Commercial approach to risk management
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities independently
Experience within an international business or advising on privacy matters across multiple jurisdictions beneficial

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment (Unbefristeter Arbeitsvertrag)
6 months probation
40 hours/week
25 vacation days