In-house Legal Counsel

Salonkee

. Own Salonkee's legal and compliance work across six markets and build the legal function as the company grows .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeLuxembourg • LuxembourgMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal compliance and data protection, particularly under GDPR and Swiss law, while effectively managing commercial contracts and advising on EU digital regulations. Capable of training cross-functional teams and engaging with external stakeholders to ensure adherence to legal standards across multiple markets.

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GDPR ExperienceCommercial Contract SkillsKnowledge of EU Digital RulesFluent English and French or GermanExperience in Tech-Focused Legal Environments

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Hard Skills

Legal CompliancePrivacy Programme ManagementIncident Response ManagementData Protection Authority CommunicationContract NegotiationLabour Law AdvisoryClaims and Dispute HandlingLegislation TrackingPrivacy ReviewsAI Use Regulations

Soft Skills

Pragmatic GeneralistClear CommunicationRisk-Based Decision MakingCross-Functional CollaborationTraining and Mentoring

Industry Keywords

SaaSDigital Services ActAI ActData ActNIS2ISO 27001European MarketsData FlowsExternal DPOTech-Focused Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Salonkee's legal and compliance work across six markets and build the legal function as the company grows
Lead the privacy programme under the GDPR and Swiss data protection law with the external DPO
Maintain the sub-processor list and communicate with data protection authorities
Conduct privacy reviews of new tools and internally built applications with department heads
Lead the legal side of incident response
Write and maintain internal rules on customer data and AI use
Train teams from Sales to Customer Support
Advise on EU rules for platforms, consumers, and AI, including the Digital Services Act, AI Act, Data Act, and NIS2
Own standard terms and negotiate partner, supplier, payment, and enterprise agreements
Advise HR and managers on labour law across Salonkee's markets
Handle claims and disputes, engaging outside counsel when needed
Advise leadership on new products, new markets, and fundraising
Track new legislation
Work with every team, outside law firms, and the external DPO

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified lawyer with 5+ years' experience in a tech-focused law firm or in-house legal team
Hands-on GDPR experience, including regulator contact
Strong commercial contract skills, ideally in SaaS
Knowledge of EU digital rules (DSA, AI Act, NIS2) or security frameworks such as ISO 27001 is a plus
Experience across several European countries
Fluent English, plus fluent French or German
Pragmatic generalist able to switch between topics, discuss data flows with engineers, and provide clear, risk-based answers in plain language

Benefits

Comp & perks

The chance to build Salonkee's legal function from day one
A strategic, high-impact role with direct exposure to the leadership team
A dynamic, international, and supportive work environment with a strong team culture
A competitive remuneration package
The opportunity to be part of a success story and make a tangible impact on the future of the beauty and wellness industry
Equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive team