Senior Privacy Counsel & Data Protection Officer

TL;DR

Senior Privacy Counsel & Data Protection Officer: Shaping and driving local privacy strategy, ensuring GDPR-compliant products and services, and advising Product, Tech, and business teams. Focus on managing regulatory engagement, proactively identifying data protection issues, and integrating privacy safeguards with product objectives.

Location: Hybrid role, office in Berlin, Germany.

Company

hirify.global is the leading online classifieds market in Germany, with over 36 million monthly users, and is part of Adevinta.

What you will do

• Act as a key contact for local regulators and officials, engaging confidently on complex privacy topics.
• Monitor and interpret changes in legislation, industry standards, and regulatory positions on privacy and data use.
• Manage, monitor, and report on privacy compliance, including processing activities, impact assessments, and data retention.
• Identify data protection issues proactively and recommend pragmatic remedies aligning with product and commercial objectives.
• Co-shape and iterate the local privacy strategy and roadmap, fulfilling DPO-related tasks under GDPR and local law.
• Run regular internal privacy compliance audits and design and deliver training for business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in both a law firm and in-house, preferably with online platforms and/or ad tech.
• German law degree (2. Staatsexamen or equivalent).
• Multi-year experience in the data protection field, having worked as a DPO.
• Proven ability to successfully engage with data protection regulators, balancing privacy risk with business opportunity.
• Strong understanding of AI and data-driven technologies and their privacy implications.
• Business-fluent in German and English.

Culture & Benefits

• Attractive Base Salary and participation in an annual bonus plan.
• Work From Anywhere: Up to 20 days a year.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to explore potential and grow.